Cost of living in United States compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 217 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 120 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 55 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 35 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 25 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 73 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 40 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 24 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 232 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in United States is 191% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,210 (Mex$ 45,207) | Mex$ 18,991 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (Mex$ 31,596) | Mex$ 8,623 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Mex$ 3,648) | Mex$ 1,026 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (Mex$ 31,201) | Mex$ 10,089 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (Mex$ 22,760) | Mex$ 5,147 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (Mex$ 2,261) | Mex$ 712 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 379 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (Mex$ 5,537) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (Mex$ 2,606) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 99 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 91 | + 384% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 835 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 645 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 1,514 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Mex$ 2,221) | Mex$ 1,112 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,505 (Mex$ 480,795) | Mex$ 345,317 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 536 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 81 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 178 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (Mex$ 2,286) | Mex$ 524 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 80 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 50 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 55 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 30 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 189 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 308 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 151 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (Mex$ 4,203) | Mex$ 846 | + 397% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Mex$ 1,626) | Mex$ 678 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 125 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 71 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 39 | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (Mex$ 8,584) | Mex$ 10,288 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.54 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 972 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 62 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 44,962 prices entered by 5,372 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 111% more expensive than in Mexico
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