Cost of living in Mexico compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 289 (£14) | £13 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 156 (£7) | £7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (£3.38) | £3.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (£1.26) | £1.11 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (£2.18) | £3.47 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (£1.28) | £1.92 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (£4.28) | £4.23 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (£2.29) | £2.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (£1.61) | £0.94 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (£1.37) | £1.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (£12) | £8 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (£1.62) | £2.25 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (£1.19) | £1.11 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,518 (£1,012) | £2,055 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,513 (£494) | £1,348 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,077 (£51) | £218 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,947 (£609) | £1,168 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,025 (£330) | £817 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 804 (£38) | £133 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 (£19) | £26 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,692 (£315) | £306 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,630 (£124) | £93 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (£5.34) | £6 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 122 (£5.73) | £15 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 951 (£45) | £63 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 686 (£32) | £32 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,708 (£80) | £68 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,275 (£60) | £70 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 388,651 (£18,277) | £25,545 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (£1.06) | £1.52 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 630 (£30) | £91 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (£4.03) | £4.12 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (£10) | £11 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 635 (£30) | £112 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 91 (£4.27) | £3.78 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (£2.72) | £1.71 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (£3.41) | £3.49 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (£1.61) | £2.13 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (£1.60) | £1.81 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 227 (£11) | £14 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (£16) | £37 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (£7) | £19 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 799 (£38) | £153 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 753 (£35) | £58 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 168 (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (£3.72) | £3.28 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (£2.20) | £4.90 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,833 (£509) | £412 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.29 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 889 (£42) | £34 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (£3.80) | £13 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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