Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 289 (62 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 158 (34 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (5.77 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (5.78 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (20 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (7 ₪) | 5.17 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 278 (59 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (5.33 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,209 (4,326 ₪) | 9,283 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,225 (2,189 ₪) | 6,873 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,112 (238 ₪) | 789 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,923 (2,766 ₪) | 5,068 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,476 (1,600 ₪) | 3,644 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 832 (178 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (89 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,277 (1,344 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,589 (554 ₪) | 538 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (25 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (25 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,003 (215 ₪) | 334 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 709 (152 ₪) | 193 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,730 (370 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,306 (279 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 364,078 (77,927 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (4.84 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 643 (138 ₪) | 222 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 (21 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 233 (50 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 617 (132 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (18 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (7 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 239 (51 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (76 ₪) | 149 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (34 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 782 (167 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 807 (173 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 170 (36 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (18 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,943 (2,556 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (0.49 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 956 (205 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (18 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.21404
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,100 prices entered by 962 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Israel
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