Cost of living in United States compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 167 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 107 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 56 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 32 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 23 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 67 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 40 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.18 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 22 | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 217 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 20 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in United States is 226% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,229 (Mex$ 52,135) | Mex$ 19,242 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,602 (Mex$ 37,475) | Mex$ 8,929 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Mex$ 4,130) | Mex$ 1,216 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,603 (Mex$ 37,489) | Mex$ 10,999 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,138 (Mex$ 26,623) | Mex$ 5,668 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (Mex$ 2,637) | Mex$ 887 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 382 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (Mex$ 6,959) | Mex$ 7,581 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Mex$ 2,823) | Mex$ 1,975 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 100 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 86 | + 511% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 848 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 625 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Mex$ 2,031) | Mex$ 1,519 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (Mex$ 2,629) | Mex$ 1,196 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 130% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,967 (Mex$ 537,209) | Mex$ 322,020 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (Mex$ 1,875) | Mex$ 496 | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 158% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 79 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 205 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Mex$ 2,572) | Mex$ 558 | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 69 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 49 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 57 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 29 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 188 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 128% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 352 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 139 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $225 (Mex$ 5,255) | Mex$ 953 | + 451% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Mex$ 1,751) | Mex$ 659 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 111 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 59 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 41 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $399 (Mex$ 9,324) | Mex$ 9,845 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (Mex$ 4.99) | Mex$ 1.80 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Mex$ 1,235) | Mex$ 879 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 57 | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
23.391
MXN
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 63,918 prices entered by 7,456 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 149% more expensive than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 160% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 157% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 170% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 54% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 120% more expensive than in Mexico