Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 256 (45 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 145 (26 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (4.30 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (4.48 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 77 (14 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (5.26 ₪) | 4.90 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (4.52 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 288 (51 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (3.89 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,526 (3,291 ₪) | 8,226 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,930 (1,586 ₪) | 5,497 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,034 (184 ₪) | 911 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,805 (2,097 ₪) | 4,979 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,405 (1,138 ₪) | 3,599 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 697 (124 ₪) | 451 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (68 ₪) | 93 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,499 (1,332 ₪) | 2,856 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,438 (433 ₪) | 348 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (19 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 117 (21 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 919 (163 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (123 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,608 (286 ₪) | 482 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,264 (225 ₪) | 550 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 351,226 (62,388 ₪) | 141,007 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (3.94 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 539 (96 ₪) | 278 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 (15 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (33 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (106 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (13 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (10 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (11 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (5.73 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (6 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 221 (39 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 351 (62 ₪) | 175 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (28 ₪) | 95 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 868 (154 ₪) | 428 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 754 (134 ₪) | 261 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 145 (26 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (8 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,843 (2,281 ₪) | 1,841 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (0.46 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 876 (156 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Israel
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