Cost of living in Mexico compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 322 (£12) | £15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 179 (£7) | £7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (£2.74) | £3.91 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (£1.11) | £1.06 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (£1.90) | £3.66 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (£1.31) | £2.40 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (£3.50) | £4.90 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (£1.81) | £2.01 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (£1.31) | £0.87 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (£1.17) | £2.01 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (£10) | £10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (£1.50) | £2.18 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (£1.07) | £1.02 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,151 (£892) | £2,735 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,312 (£474) | £2,027 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,260 (£49) | £177 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,019 (£578) | £1,668 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,923 (£305) | £1,241 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 730 (£28) | £136 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 408 (£16) | £26 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,872 (£226) | £264 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,316 (£89) | £90 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 139 (£5.36) | £7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 138 (£5.30) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 977 (£38) | £74 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 738 (£28) | £35 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,715 (£66) | £81 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,413 (£54) | £84 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,521 (£15,117) | £28,289 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (£0.93) | £1.43 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 646 (£25) | £105 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 107 (£4.11) | £3.62 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 284 (£11) | £8 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 655 (£25) | £72 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 95 (£3.66) | £3.91 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (£2.62) | £2.23 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 84 (£3.25) | £4.20 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 45 (£1.75) | £2.22 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 44 (£1.68) | £1.88 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 297 (£11) | £15 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 390 (£15) | £40 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 175 (£7) | £22 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 911 (£35) | £115 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 848 (£33) | £67 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 182 (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 101 (£3.90) | £3.79 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (£2.24) | £6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,177 (£430) | £427 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.42 (£0.09) | £0.11 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 887 (£34) | £41 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (£3.11) | £15 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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