- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Cancún
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cancún, Mexico compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cancún (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 164 (3,139 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (1,482 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (1,015 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (309 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (545 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (467 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (1,457 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (650 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (423 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (374 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 151 (2,883 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (435 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (276 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Cancún (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,058 (287,424 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,060 (153,841 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,714 (32,707 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,630 (164,727 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,204 (80,243 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,167 (22,280 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 423 (8,065 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,772 (110,169 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,211 (42,206 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (1,221 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 71 (1,363 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cancún (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (11,456 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 407 (7,774 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,030 (19,656 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 933 (17,815 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cancún (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 218,189 (4,164,665 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (263 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 446 (8,508 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 133 (2,540 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cancún (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 74 (1,411 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 113 (2,149 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 440 (8,389 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 48 (908 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (740 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (910 ₦) | 981 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (458 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (432 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 121 (2,309 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Cancún (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 394 (7,521 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 142 (2,713 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 438 (8,351 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 748 (14,287 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 93 (1,783 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (949 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (742 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 13,700 (261,498 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.17 (60 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (13,728 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (850 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 397 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cancún (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,660,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,380,497 ₦
(Mex$ 72,325)
in Cancún.
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