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Cost of living in Mexicali, Mexico compared to Almería, Spain
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Mexicali (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 79 (€3.45) | €11 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 85 (€3.69) | €5.61 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (€2.19) | €2.94 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (€1.03) | €0.97 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.58) | €2.13 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (€0.65) | €1.37 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 49 (€2.13) | €5.00 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 25 (€1.07) | €1.75 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.84) | €1.24 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.09) | €0.63 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 149 (€6) | €4.94 | + 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.10) | €1.39 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (€0.51) | €0.53 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Mexicali (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,672 (€247) | €678 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,929 (€171) | €439 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,340 (€102) | €89 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,184 (€313) | €463 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,371 (€147) | €325 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,527 (€66) | €66 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 348 (€15) | €27 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,550 (€328) | €414 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,598 (€70) | €73 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 74 (€3.20) | €8 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 30 (€1.31) | €10 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Mexicali (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 565 (€25) | €79 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 842 (€37) | €25 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 946 (€41) | €65 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 729 (€32) | €73 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Mexicali (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 158,085 (€6,877) | €19,000 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (€0.62) | €1.27 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 644 (€28) | €29 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 114 (€4.94) | €16 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Mexicali (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 113 (€4.91) | €7 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 211 (€9) | €12 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 460 (€20) | €54 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 105 (€4.57) | €4.63 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (€1.99) | €2.78 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.35) | €2.97 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (€1.08) | €1.37 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (€1.07) | €2.01 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (€3.47) | €11 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Mexicali (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 289 (€13) | €25 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 111 (€4.83) | €12 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 901 (€39) | €44 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (€31) | €46 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (€4.40) | €7 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (€2.17) | €2.10 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (€1.45) | €4.64 | - 69% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 12,410 (€540) | €500 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.88 (€0.08) | €0.17 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 456 (€20) | €29 | - 32% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (€1.99) | €4.42 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Mexicali (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,172
(Mex$ 26,936)
in Mexicali.
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