- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United Kingdom
- La Paz
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 79 (£3.45) | £15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (£4.16) | £5.50 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 43 (£1.88) | £3.36 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (£0.94) | £0.80 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 51 (£2.22) | £2.15 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 13 (£0.55) | £1.42 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 49 (£2.15) | £4.91 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (£1.31) | £1.69 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (£0.90) | £0.84 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 15 (£0.64) | £1.64 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 161 (£7) | £7 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 (£1.12) | £1.80 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (£0.79) | £0.86 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,492 (£457) | £1,307 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,664 (£247) | £1,091 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 968 (£42) | £186 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,514 (£240) | £686 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,000 (£174) | £568 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 600 (£26) | £154 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 586 (£26) | £22 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,301 (£318) | £351 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,264 (£55) | £80 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (£2.03) | £8 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 44 (£1.93) | £11 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 710 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 779 (£34) | £32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,273 (£56) | £60 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,367 (£60) | £64 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 257,074 (£11,208) | £17,989 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (£0.60) | £1.14 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 262 (£11) | £60 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 117 (£5.10) | £18 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 132 (£5.75) | £3.17 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 800 (£35) | £5.88 | + 494% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 577 (£25) | £73 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 95 (£4.15) | £2.55 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (£2.27) | £1.49 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (£2.31) | £3.50 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (£1.12) | £1.63 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (£1.39) | £1.96 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (£4.86) | £14 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 236 (£10) | £36 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 114 (£4.98) | £18 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 217 (£9) | £67 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 858 (£37) | £56 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 (£3.38) | £7 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (£2.49) | £2.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (£1.50) | £3.65 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,086 (£91) | £122 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.18 (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 455 (£20) | £37 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (£2.18) | £9 | - 74% | |
| 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 399 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,702
(Mex$ 39,042)
in La Paz.
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