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Cost of living in Xalapa, Mexico compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Xalapa (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 51 (€2.24) | €9 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 74 (€3.23) | €6 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 32 (€1.39) | €4.15 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (€0.67) | €0.73 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (€1.27) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 10 (€0.43) | €1.00 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 35 (€1.52) | €7 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 23 (€0.99) | €1.04 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 16 (€0.69) | €0.67 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 (€0.58) | €0.47 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 155 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (€0.92) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (€0.60) | €0.82 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Xalapa (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,075 (€221) | €528 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,809 (€166) | €343 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,550 (€68) | €103 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,551 (€286) | €575 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,112 (€92) | €275 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 2,636 (€115) | €80 | + 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 460 (€20) | €34 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,625 (€245) | €406 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,800 (€79) | €92 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (€3.05) | €2.00 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 46 (€2.02) | €9 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Xalapa (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 530 (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 701 (€31) | €28 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 902 (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 799 (€35) | €75 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Xalapa (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 277,717 (€12,118) | €24,340 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (€0.59) | €1.38 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 375 (€16) | €22 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 240 (€10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Xalapa (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 74 (€3.23) | €5.00 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 80 (€3.49) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 333 (€15) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 33 (€1.44) | €12 | - 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.18) | €2.50 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 29 (€1.27) | €2.00 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (€0.90) | €1.65 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (€0.93) | €1.51 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 113 (€4.91) | €10 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Xalapa (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 203 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 124 (€5.39) | €14 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 424 (€19) | €83 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 345 (€15) | €50 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 42 (€1.85) | €8 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (€1.30) | €3.70 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 17 (€0.76) | €3.42 | - 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.13 (€0.14) | €0.28 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 400 (€17) | €37 | - 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 42 (€1.83) | €4.49 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xalapa (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €886
(Mex$ 20,312)
in Xalapa.
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