Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 301 (56 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (31 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (5.20 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (17 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (5.39 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 286 (53 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (4.88 ₪) | 5.62 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,383 (3,992 ₪) | 9,201 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,082 (2,069 ₪) | 6,593 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,252 (234 ₪) | 899 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,902 (2,596 ₪) | 4,956 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,292 (1,362 ₪) | 3,761 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 830 (155 ₪) | 506 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 423 (79 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,841 (1,091 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,742 (512 ₪) | 637 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (22 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (22 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (181 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 666 (124 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,725 (322 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,377 (257 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 359,774 (67,175 ₪) | 150,328 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (4.39 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 602 (112 ₪) | 229 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 83 (15 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 219 (41 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 720 (134 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (14 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (12 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (14 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (7 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (7 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 283 (53 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 377 (70 ₪) | 169 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 167 (31 ₪) | 89 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 803 (150 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 860 (161 ₪) | 342 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 185 (35 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,900 (2,035 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.19 (0.60 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 958 (179 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (14 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.18671
ILS
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,675 prices entered by 838 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Israel
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