Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 219 (35 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (19 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (3.37 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (5.62 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (3.89 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (12 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (3.92 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (3.91 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (37 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (4.82 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (3.27 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,786 (3,001 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,566 (1,368 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,023 (163 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,110 (1,615 ₪) | 4,730 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,174 (827 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 722 (115 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (61 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,801 (1,087 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,067 (330 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (16 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (14 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (134 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (103 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,520 (243 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 (179 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 348,369 (55,657 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (3.01 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 539 (86 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (13 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (29 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (84 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (13 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (8 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (4.87 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (4.63 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (30 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 303 (48 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (24 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 841 (134 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (109 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 126 (20 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (6 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,497 (1,677 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (0.42 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 979 (156 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.15976
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,671 prices entered by 1,276 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Israel
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