Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 311 (€14) | €19 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 179 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (€3.32) | €3.91 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 30 (€1.36) | €1.05 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (€2.24) | €3.12 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (€1.52) | €2.10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (€4.10) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€2.10) | €2.04 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.54) | €1.59 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.35) | €1.14 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (€12) | €7 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.75) | €2.08 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.23) | €1.04 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,842 (€1,088) | €1,477 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,827 (€585) | €1,011 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,258 (€57) | €111 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,282 (€697) | €976 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,678 (€350) | €698 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 798 (€36) | €80 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 423 (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,969 (€272) | €323 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,283 (€104) | €93 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 155 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 138 (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 960 (€44) | €78 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 782 (€36) | €34 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,701 (€78) | €88 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,445 (€66) | €92 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 388,186 (€17,712) | €26,613 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.10) | €1.50 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 641 (€29) | €28 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (€4.84) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 282 (€13) | €8 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 659 (€30) | €57 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 97 (€4.44) | €4.38 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (€2.99) | €2.62 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 82 (€3.72) | €3.10 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (€1.89) | €1.83 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 42 (€1.92) | €2.01 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 299 (€14) | €17 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (€18) | €35 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 176 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,063 (€49) | €49 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 852 (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 180 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 99 (€4.51) | €3.01 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 60 (€2.72) | €4.89 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,939 (€499) | €478 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.42 (€0.11) | €0.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 900 (€41) | €53 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (€3.75) | €5.70 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Spain
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