- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Acapulco
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Acapulco, Mexico compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Acapulco (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 58 (1,115 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 61 (1,170 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 38 (731 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 12 (232 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 (464 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (382 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 14 (258 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 (517 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (342 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 39 (735 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 114% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 170 (3,245 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 79% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 16 (305 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 33 (628 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 47% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Acapulco (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 13,767 (262,771 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 11,000 (209,962 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 550 (10,498 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,511 (105,198 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 11,000 (209,962 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 500 (9,544 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 54% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (8,269 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 9% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,750 (128,831 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,100 (20,996 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 60 (1,145 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Acapulco (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 350 (6,681 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 416 (7,947 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 950 (18,133 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 (10,498 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Acapulco (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 200,000 (3,817,484 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (242 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 255 (4,871 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Acapulco (Mexico) is 2% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 63 (1,193 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 35 (668 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (740 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 981 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 (420 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 284 ₦ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (2,243 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Acapulco (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 265 (5,058 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (2,481 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 200 (3,817 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 493 (9,407 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 62 (1,177 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,167 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 26 (499 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 17,000 (324,486 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 5.00 (95 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 122% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 550 (10,498 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 36 (679 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 99% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.087
NGN
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Acapulco (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,520,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,147,657 ₦
(Mex$ 60,126)
in Acapulco.
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