- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Mexico City
- Palma de Mallorca
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mexico City (Mexico) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
| Food | 32% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 106 (€6.72) | €13 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 67 (€4.23) | €6.85 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 39 (€2.47) | €3.21 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.25 (€0.90) | €0.95 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (€1.60) | €1.57 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17.21 (€1.09) | €2.10 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 46 (€2.91) | €6.50 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (€1.99) | €1.50 | 33% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€1.45) | €2.80 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 14.41 (€0.91) | €1.02 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 (€11.47) | €6.58 | 74% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.77 (€1.19) | €1.97 | 40% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14.44 (€0.91) | €1.30 | 30% |
| Housing | 10% | ||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 14,974 (€947) | €897 | 6% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,379 (€87) | €151 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 450 (€28) | €39 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,830 (€622) | €650 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,619 (€102) | €99 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (€4.03) | €5 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 50 (€3.14) | €11.50 | 73% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 679 (€43) | €125 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 785 (€50) | €28 | 81% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,319 (€83) | €74 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 929 (€59) | €80 | 27% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 212,812 (€13,457) | €24,913 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.90 (€0.69) | €1.47 | 53% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 233 (€14.75) | €31 | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 49 (€3.09) | €23 | 86% |
| Personal Care | 28% | ||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 119 (€7.52) | €12.08 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (€3.91) | €3.50 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (€2.41) | €2.75 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€3.00) | €3.25 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (€1.48) | €1.65 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (€1.52) | €2.40 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 117 (€7.40) | €13.25 | 44% |
| Entertainment | 8% | ||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 319 (€20) | €29 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (€7.33) | €15 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 888 (€56) | €50 | 12% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 787 (€50) | €47 | 6% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 84 (€5.30) | €9.33 | 43% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 (€2.52) | €2.99 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 39 (€2.49) | €2.11 | 18% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,475 (€156) | €110 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.21 (€0.27) | €0.08 | 232% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 1,261 (€80) | €63 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 41 (€2.60) | €4.33 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,381 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 22% 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 €1,941
(Mex$ 30,704)
in Mexico City.