Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 319 (€15) | €25 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 171 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (€3.35) | €4.00 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.31) | €1.09 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (€2.29) | €2.65 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.60) | €2.26 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (€4.14) | €7 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (€2.23) | €2.50 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.60) | €2.00 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (€1.45) | €1.75 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 267 (€12) | €12 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.79) | €2.00 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.28) | €1.50 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,458 (€1,099) | €1,630 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,433 (€583) | €1,464 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,328 (€62) | €93 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,396 (€721) | €1,093 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,585 (€355) | €739 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 920 (€43) | €69 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 417 (€20) | €15 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,045 (€283) | €392 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,521 (€118) | €120 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 129 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 128 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 945 (€44) | €80 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 768 (€36) | €30 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,720 (€81) | €100 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,409 (€66) | €120 | - 45% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Malta | ||||
Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 399,115 (€18,701) | €26,952 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.12) | €1.34 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 611 (€29) | €21 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 97 (€4.54) | €12 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (€14) | €20 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 726 (€34) | €15 | + 127% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (€3.98) | €12 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (€3.03) | €3.00 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (€3.81) | €3.26 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (€1.81) | €2.87 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (€1.90) | €2.50 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 311 (€15) | €15 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (€20) | €60 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 176 (€8) | €21 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 947 (€44) | €80 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 900 (€42) | €100 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 176 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 90 (€4.23) | €3.50 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (€2.77) | €4.09 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,093 (€520) | €634 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.20 (€0.10) | €0.54 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,015 (€48) | €54 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 80 (€3.74) | €5.90 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,805 prices entered by 708 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Malta
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