Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 20% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 283 (Dinar 5.080) | Dinar 3.690 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 154 (Dinar 2.770) | Dinar 2.302 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (Dinar 1.295) | Dinar 0.961 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (Dinar 0.483) | Dinar 0.559 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (Dinar 0.834) | Dinar 1.142 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (Dinar 0.488) | Dinar 0.602 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 93 (Dinar 1.670) | Dinar 0.788 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (Dinar 0.875) | Dinar 0.726 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (Dinar 0.613) | Dinar 0.508 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (Dinar 0.509) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (Dinar 4.651) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (Dinar 0.621) | Dinar 0.629 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (Dinar 0.445) | Dinar 0.232 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,358 (Dinar 384) | Dinar 615 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,397 (Dinar 187) | Dinar 414 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,058 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 304 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,854 (Dinar 231) | Dinar 339 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,880 (Dinar 124) | Dinar 524 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 802 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 143 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 410 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,722 (Dinar 121) | Dinar 94 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,591 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 32 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (Dinar 2.049) | Dinar 2.926 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 122 (Dinar 2.188) | Dinar 2.277 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 948 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 695 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 19 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,704 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 27 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,259 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 33 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 389,305 (Dinar 6,997) | Dinar 5,965 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Dinar 0.405) | Dinar 0.108 | + 275% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 629 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (Dinar 1.550) | Dinar 2.304 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 203 (Dinar 3.649) | Dinar 8 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 634 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 22 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 90 (Dinar 1.623) | Dinar 2.674 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (Dinar 1.044) | Dinar 1.518 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (Dinar 1.244) | Dinar 1.551 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (Dinar 0.611) | Dinar 1.002 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (Dinar 0.612) | Dinar 1.630 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 226 (Dinar 4.054) | Dinar 4.670 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 351 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 14 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (Dinar 2.707) | Dinar 8 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 808 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 747 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 162 (Dinar 2.912) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (Dinar 1.421) | Dinar 1.690 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (Dinar 0.837) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,724 (Dinar 193) | Dinar 135 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.25 (Dinar 0.040) | Dinar 0.041 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 883 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 27 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (Dinar 1.454) | Dinar 1.026 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,877 prices entered by 1,009 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01797
KWD
/
MXN
Cost of living in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Kuwait
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