- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Cancún
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cancún, Mexico compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cancún (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 164 (2,906 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (1,371 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (939 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (296 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (504 ₦) | 600 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (432 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (1,348 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (602 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (391 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (346 ₦) | 350 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 151 (2,668 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (402 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (256 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Cancún (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,760 (278,427 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,060 (142,400 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,714 (30,273 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,630 (152,467 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,204 (74,271 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,167 (20,621 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 427 (7,545 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,772 (101,970 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,211 (39,065 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (1,130 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 76 (1,351 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cancún (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (10,604 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 407 (7,195 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,030 (18,193 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 933 (16,489 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cancún (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 218,189 (3,854,701 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (243 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 446 (7,874 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 133 (2,351 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cancún (Mexico) is 1% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 74 (1,306 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 113 (1,989 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 440 (7,765 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 48 (840 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (685 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (842 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (424 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (400 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (2,284 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cancún (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 412 (7,285 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 142 (2,511 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 438 (7,729 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 748 (13,223 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 93 (1,650 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (878 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (686 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 11,732 (207,270 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.00 (53 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (12,707 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (787 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 449 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.667
NGN
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Cancún (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,490,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,174,856 ₦
(Mex$ 66,501)
in Cancún.
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