- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Xalapa
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xalapa, Mexico compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xalapa (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 48 (€2.34) | €9 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 68 (€3.26) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 31 (€1.48) | €4.15 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (€0.68) | €0.73 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 26 (€1.27) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 9 (€0.45) | €1.00 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 36 (€1.73) | €7 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 24 (€1.14) | €1.04 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 16 (€0.77) | €0.67 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 (€0.61) | €0.47 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 127 (€6) | €12 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (€0.98) | €1.37 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (€0.60) | €0.82 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Xalapa (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,750 (€230) | €528 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,333 (€161) | €343 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,676 (€81) | €103 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,015 (€387) | €575 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 1,800 (€87) | €275 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 600 (€29) | €80 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 450 (€22) | €34 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,833 (€282) | €406 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,067 (€52) | €92 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (€2.90) | €2.00 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 43 (€2.09) | €9 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Xalapa (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 483 (€23) | €48 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 836 (€40) | €28 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 650 (€31) | €75 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 767 (€37) | €75 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Xalapa (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 258,500 (€12,490) | €24,340 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (€0.59) | €1.38 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 342 (€17) | €22 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 173 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Xalapa (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 48 (€2.34) | €5.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 47 (€2.27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 333 (€16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 33 (€1.59) | €12 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (€1.81) | €2.50 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 29 (€1.40) | €2.00 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (€1.00) | €1.65 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (€1.03) | €1.51 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 117 (€5.64) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Xalapa (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 187 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 115 (€5.54) | €14 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 424 (€20) | €83 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 342 (€17) | €50 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 42 (€2.05) | €8 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (€1.45) | €3.70 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 18 (€0.87) | €3.42 | - 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 4,000 (€193) | €250 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.13 (€0.15) | €0.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 403 (€19) | €37 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 39 (€1.90) | €4.49 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xalapa (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €946
(Mex$ 19,582)
in Xalapa.
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