Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 323 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 182 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 74 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.30 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 50 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 33 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 91 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 47 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.44 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 272 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,501 (Mex$ 32,679) | Mex$ 24,494 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,035 (Mex$ 22,547) | Mex$ 12,965 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (Mex$ 2,515) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (Mex$ 21,887) | Mex$ 15,768 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €743 (Mex$ 16,176) | Mex$ 7,787 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (Mex$ 1,918) | Mex$ 694 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 397 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (Mex$ 7,106) | Mex$ 5,861 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Mex$ 2,770) | Mex$ 2,286 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 142 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 131 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 953 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 764 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Mex$ 1,750) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Mex$ 1,958) | Mex$ 1,429 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,634 (Mex$ 601,725) | Mex$ 407,184 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Mex$ 771) | Mex$ 674 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 106 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 278 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 660 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 106 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 70 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 82 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 40 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 41 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 306 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 381 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 179 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Mex$ 1,036) | Mex$ 825 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 187 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 98 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.16 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 57 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €410 (Mex$ 8,924) | Mex$ 10,563 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Mex$ 3.78) | Mex$ 3.22 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Mex$ 790) | Mex$ 947 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 82 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 20% more expensive than in Mexico
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