- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Swansea
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 82% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 58 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 60 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 38 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 12 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 20 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 45 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 29 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 18 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 32 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 170 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 18 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 33 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 139% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (Mex$ 23,816) | Mex$ 13,325 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (Mex$ 32,332) | Mex$ 8,667 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (Mex$ 4,437) | Mex$ 650 | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (Mex$ 27,848) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £446 (Mex$ 12,175) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (Mex$ 3,076) | Mex$ 500 | + 515% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 421 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (Mex$ 10,404) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (Mex$ 2,176) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (Mex$ 119) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 60 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 147% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 350 | + 394% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (Mex$ 910) | Mex$ 416 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (Mex$ 1,848) | Mex$ 950 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (Mex$ 1,297) | Mex$ 583 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 243% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 243% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (Mex$ 538,138) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 14 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 255 | + 459% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 192 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 63 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (Mex$ 2,730) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 35 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 33 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 35 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 22 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 205 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 265 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 130 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (Mex$ 1,638) | Mex$ 200 | + 719% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 493 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 62 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (Mex$ 69) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 27 | + 199% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (Mex$ 3.34) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (Mex$ 796) | Mex$ 567 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 36 | + 514% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 123% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 93,753
(£3,435)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Acapulco.
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