Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 166 (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 (€4.17) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (€2.17) | €3.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.78) | €0.82 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.26) | €2.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.88) | €1.68 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (€2.60) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.56) | €1.70 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.91) | €1.06 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.85) | €0.85 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (€1.09) | €1.58 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.77) | €0.84 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,221 (€746) | €1,298 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,933 (€347) | €834 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,221 (€47) | €114 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,999 (€427) | €772 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,720 (€222) | €565 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 887 (€34) | €82 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€15) | €30 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,581 (€294) | €371 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,975 (€77) | €94 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (€3.86) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (€3.32) | €11 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 844 (€33) | €80 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 625 (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,516 (€59) | €80 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,196 (€46) | €90 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 323,449 (€12,555) | €22,586 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.78) | €1.33 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (€19) | €45 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.05) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 205 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 559 (€22) | €60 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (€2.69) | €4.10 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€1.89) | €2.64 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.20) | €2.75 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.13) | €1.47 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.15) | €1.67 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 347 (€13) | €30 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (€5.39) | €16 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 944 (€37) | €50 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 659 (€26) | €44 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (€4.31) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (€2.29) | €2.45 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.57) | €4.04 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,862 (€383) | €433 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.80 (€0.07) | €0.20 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 879 (€34) | €47 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 (€2.20) | €4.93 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,975 prices entered by 2,995 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Spain
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