- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Ivory Coast
- Cabo San Lucas
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 112 (3,191 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 (3,104 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (1,069 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (459 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (803 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (751 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (2,288 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 52 (1,480 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (875 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (766 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 115 (3,290 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (706 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (787 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 102% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,443 (441,739 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,890 (197,084 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 458 (13,087 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,432 (269,797 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,534 (129,698 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 400 (11,442 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 442 (12,648 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,600 (160,188 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,250 (35,756 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 185 (5,292 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 37 (1,055 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (17,163 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 600 (17,163 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 900 (25,745 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (28,605 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 335,700 (9,602,706 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (411 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 1,067 (30,525 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 141 (4,031 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 50 (1,430 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 33 (944 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (14,303 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,473 Franc | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,921 Franc | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (715 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (858 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,543 Franc | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 160 (4,577 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 425 (12,157 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 118 (3,385 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,962 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 997 (28,510 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 108 (3,099 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (1,287 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (1,359 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 97 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,086 (31,077 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (1,478 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 228 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
28.605
XOF
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,380,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,065,629 Franc
(Mex$ 72,212)
in Cabo San Lucas.
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