- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Swansea
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 70% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 58 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 61 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 38 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 12 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 20 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 14 | + 601% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 27 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 170 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 16 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 33 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (Mex$ 22,675) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (Mex$ 30,783) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (Mex$ 4,224) | Mex$ 550 | + 668% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (Mex$ 26,514) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (Mex$ 11,287) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (Mex$ 2,928) | Mex$ 500 | + 486% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 433 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (Mex$ 9,905) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (Mex$ 2,072) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (Mex$ 114) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 60 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 137% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (Mex$ 1,646) | Mex$ 350 | + 370% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 416 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (Mex$ 1,760) | Mex$ 950 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 550 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 220% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (Mex$ 512,356) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 13 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (Mex$ 1,359) | Mex$ 255 | + 432% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (Mex$ 285) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 63 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (Mex$ 26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (Mex$ 2,599) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 35 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (Mex$ 87) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 22 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (Mex$ 34) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 118 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 265 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 130 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (Mex$ 1,646) | Mex$ 200 | + 723% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (Mex$ 1,355) | Mex$ 493 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 62 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (Mex$ 66) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 26 | + 195% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (Mex$ 3.18) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 550 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 36 | + 485% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 110% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 90,087
(£3,466)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 43,000
in Acapulco.
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