- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Acapulco
- Palma de Mallorca
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Acapulco (Mexico) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Acapulco (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 35 (€2.21) | €13 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 35 (€2.21) | €6.85 | 68% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (€3.16) | €3.21 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 12.50 (€0.79) | €0.95 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €1.57 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.10 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 18 (€1.14) | €6.50 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 25 (€1.58) | €1.50 | 5% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (€0.95) | €2.80 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 60 (€3.79) | €1.02 | 273% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6.58 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 16 (€1.01) | €1.97 | 49% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 100 (€6.32) | €1.30 | 386% |
| Housing | 48% | ||
| Housing in Acapulco (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 7,750 (€490) | €897 | 45% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 550 (€35) | €151 | 77% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 250 (€15.81) | €39 | 60% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,750 (€427) | €650 | 34% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €99 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11.50 | - |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Acapulco (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 350 (€22) | €125 | 82% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 550 (€35) | €28 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 800 (€51) | €74 | 32% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 500 (€32) | €80 | 60% |
| Transportation | 37% | ||
| Transportation in Acapulco (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,913 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (€1.07) | €1.47 | 27% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 160 (€10.12) | €31 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - |
| Personal Care | 49% | ||
| Personal Care in Acapulco (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 35 (€2.21) | €12.08 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 35 (€2.21) | €3.50 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.75 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.25 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 (€1.39) | €1.65 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.40 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (€6.96) | €13.25 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 19% | ||
| Entertainment in Acapulco (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 250 (€15.81) | €29 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (€8.22) | €15 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 200 (€12.65) | €50 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 350 (€22) | €47 | 53% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 50 (€3.16) | €9.33 | 66% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.99 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 20 (€1.26) | €2.11 | 40% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 3,200 (€202) | €110 | 85% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 5 (€0.32) | €0.08 | 295% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 550 (€35) | €63 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 32 (€1.99) | €4.33 | 54% |
| TOTAL | 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Acapulco (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Palma de Mallorca
you would need to make just about €1,790
(Mex$ 28,310)
in Acapulco.