- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- France
- Aguascalientes
- Lyon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Aguascalientes (Mexico) and Lyon (France)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 128 (€8.06) | €13.67 | 41% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 75 (€4.71) | €6.97 | 32% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 30 (€1.90) | €4.73 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16.40 (€1.04) | €1.05 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 26 (€1.67) | €2.38 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (€0.95) | €2.14 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 30 (€1.88) | €4.86 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (€2.02) | €2.43 | 17% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€2.15) | €2.47 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 14.50 (€0.92) | €1.69 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 160 (€10.12) | €7.51 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.40 (€1.16) | €2.09 | 44% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (€0.95) | €1.39 | 32% |
| Housing | 70% | ||
| Housing in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 2,875 (€182) | €1,017 | 82% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 610 (€39) | €97 | 60% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 438 (€28) | €29 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 30,667 (€1,939) | €548 | 254% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,200 (€76) | €82 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 27 (€1.71) | €11.17 | 85% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 28 (€1.74) | €12.88 | 86% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 675 (€43) | €82 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 838 (€53) | €28 | 90% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,125 (€71) | €83 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 700 (€44) | €81 | 46% |
| Transportation | 61% | ||
| Transportation in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 220,000 (€13,911) | €23,286 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 8.04 (€0.51) | €1.55 | 67% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 240 (€15.18) | €52 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 74 (€4.66) | €17.38 | 73% |
| Personal Care | 51% | ||
| Personal Care in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 55 (€3.48) | €8.50 | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 43 (€2.69) | €4.30 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 26 (€1.61) | €3.60 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (€2.85) | €5 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.87) | €1.74 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (€1.50) | €2.08 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (€3.54) | €21 | 83% |
| Entertainment | 49% | ||
| Entertainment in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 150 (€9.48) | €30 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 101 (€6.39) | €17.86 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 493 (€31) | €59 | 47% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 363 (€23) | €55 | 58% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 65 (€4.11) | €8 | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 (€2.53) | €2.60 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 30 (€1.90) | €4.36 | 56% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,100 (€133) | €137 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.25 (€0.21) | €0.26 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 400 (€25) | €65 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 42 (€2.66) | €6.28 | 58% |
| TOTAL | 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 761 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Lyon
you would need to make just about €1,176
(Mex$ 18,602)
in Aguascalientes.