Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 217 (€9) | €14 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (€4.81) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (€2.20) | €3.44 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €0.82 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.41) | €2.34 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€0.99) | €1.63 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (€2.93) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.61) | €1.65 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.98) | €1.13 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.98) | €0.88 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (€9) | €7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.21) | €1.60 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €0.87 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,991 (€764) | €1,213 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,623 (€347) | €767 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,026 (€41) | €108 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,089 (€406) | €754 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,147 (€207) | €537 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 712 (€29) | €78 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (€15) | €29 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (€277) | €344 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,061 (€83) | €92 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (€3.99) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.66) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 835 (€34) | €76 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (€26) | €31 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (€61) | €77 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,112 (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 345,317 (€13,883) | €23,264 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.76) | €1.22 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 536 (€22) | €42 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.27) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (€21) | €58 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (€3.20) | €4.10 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.01) | €2.44 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.22) | €2.94 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.20) | €1.39 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.16) | €1.98 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 308 (€12) | €29 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 846 (€34) | €48 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 678 (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (€5.01) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.85) | €2.52 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.57) | €3.93 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,288 (€414) | €477 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.54 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 972 (€39) | €48 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.48) | €4.91 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Spain
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