Cost of living in Mexico compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (£15) | £13 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (£3.32) | £4.35 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (£1.31) | £1.17 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (£2.19) | £3.63 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (£1.39) | £2.26 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (£4.34) | £5.16 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (£2.35) | £2.15 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (£1.65) | £0.90 | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (£1.38) | £2.16 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 279 (£13) | £10 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (£1.69) | £2.37 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (£1.19) | £1.05 | + 13% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,764 (£1,078) | £1,965 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,446 (£542) | £1,627 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,227 (£58) | £239 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,867 (£656) | £1,786 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,699 (£364) | £1,133 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 905 (£43) | £201 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 425 (£20) | £26 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,156 (£291) | £350 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,736 (£130) | £87 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (£5.47) | £6 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (£5.62) | £16 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 975 (£46) | £73 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,728 (£82) | £80 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,395 (£66) | £78 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (£17,791) | £25,779 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (£1.09) | £1.46 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 612 (£29) | £87 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (£4.42) | £4.75 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (£10) | £8 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 691 (£33) | £75 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (£3.75) | £4.58 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (£2.97) | £2.02 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (£3.28) | £4.11 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (£1.67) | £2.36 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (£1.61) | £1.77 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (£12) | £15 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (£19) | £40 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (£8) | £20 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 838 (£40) | £133 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 922 (£44) | £67 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 177 (£8) | £11 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (£3.80) | £3.80 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 50 (£2.37) | £5.68 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,346 (£537) | £521 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (£0.12) | £0.28 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 906 (£43) | £35 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 83 (£3.91) | £13 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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