- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Irapuato
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irapuato, Mexico compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Irapuato (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 86 (1,651 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 79 (1,506 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (900 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (269 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (473 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 13 (257 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (769 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (574 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (384 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (534 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 133 (2,538 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 40% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (436 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (403 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 6% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Irapuato (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 23,986 (457,827 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,298 (101,118 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 555 (10,600 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 229,092 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 114,731 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 377 (7,198 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 20% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,173 (117,821 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,776 (52,982 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 101% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (1,233 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 34 (656 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 80% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Irapuato (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 830 (15,850 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 597 (11,386 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,370 (26,155 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,139 (21,744 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Irapuato (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 215,658 (4,116,355 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (283 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 95% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 457 (8,717 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Irapuato (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 76 (1,450 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 278 (5,298 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 129% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 377 (7,204 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 60 (1,148 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 42 (806 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (1,006 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (487 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (445 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 77 (1,469 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 35% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Irapuato (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 320 (6,109 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 (2,131 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 726 (13,865 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (1,648 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (1,052 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (888 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 4,500 (85,893 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.79 (34 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 421 (8,040 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 46% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 54 (1,038 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 204% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.087
NGN
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Irapuato (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,460,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,220,652 ₦
(Mex$ 63,951)
in Irapuato.
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