- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United Kingdom
- La Paz
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 86 (£3.31) | £15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 102 (£3.91) | £5.50 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 46 (£1.75) | £3.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (£0.83) | £0.81 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (£1.27) | £2.15 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (£0.75) | £1.37 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 49 (£1.90) | £4.65 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (£1.34) | £1.77 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (£0.90) | £0.79 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (£0.75) | £1.64 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 142 (£5.45) | £7 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 (£0.99) | £1.76 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (£0.71) | £0.76 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,253 (£433) | £1,307 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,691 (£334) | £1,091 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 877 (£34) | £181 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,514 (£212) | £686 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,000 (£154) | £568 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 600 (£23) | £117 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 464 (£18) | £22 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,301 (£281) | £356 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,264 (£49) | £79 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (£1.88) | £8 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 50 (£1.92) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 767 (£29) | £67 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 779 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,226 (£47) | £60 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,200 (£46) | £64 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 276,833 (£10,652) | £17,989 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (£0.54) | £1.14 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 597 (£23) | £60 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 120 (£4.63) | £18 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 132 (£5.07) | £3.17 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 800 (£31) | £5.88 | + 424% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 485 (£19) | £61 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 95 (£3.66) | £2.60 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (£1.86) | £1.39 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (£1.90) | £3.06 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (£0.96) | £1.57 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (£1.26) | £1.96 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (£4.23) | £15 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 218 (£8) | £36 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 118 (£4.54) | £18 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 217 (£8) | £68 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 725 (£28) | £56 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 (£2.98) | £7 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (£2.19) | £2.76 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (£1.35) | £4.24 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 5,000 (£192) | £401 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.50 (£0.17) | £0.04 | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 455 (£18) | £37 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (£1.92) | £9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03848
GBP
/
MXN
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,693
(Mex$ 43,987)
in La Paz.
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