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Cost of living in Oaxaca, Mexico compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 68 (€2.98) | €8 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 73 (€3.22) | €9 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 46 (€2.03) | €4.33 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (€0.74) | €1.55 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (€1.09) | €4.00 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14 (€0.60) | €2.50 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 44 (€1.94) | €4.00 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (€1.28) | €2.00 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 14 (€0.60) | €2.00 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 (€0.58) | €3.00 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 134 (€5.89) | €6.00 | - 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (€0.87) | €2.00 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (€0.68) | €1.32 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,750 (€384) | €800 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,159 (€227) | €600 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 500 (€22) | €125 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,695 (€294) | €450 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,750 (€209) | €350 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 493 (€22) | €75 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 447 (€20) | €30 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,614 (€378) | €364 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,100 (€48) | €116 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (€3.11) | €5.31 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 105 (€4.61) | €13 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 721 (€32) | €100 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 450 (€20) | €30 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,005 (€44) | €70 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 625 (€27) | €100 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 337,000 (€14,805) | €25,000 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (€0.51) | €1.43 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 340 (€15) | €45 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 430 (€19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 50 (€2.20) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 50 (€2.20) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 520 (€23) | €24 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 106 (€4.64) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.77) | €3.75 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (€1.98) | €4.00 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (€0.93) | €1.19 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (€1.05) | €2.00 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (€3.51) | €27 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 258 (€11) | €41 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 91 (€3.98) | €20 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 750 (€33) | €80 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 595 (€26) | €26 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 (€3.08) | €8 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 31 (€1.35) | €2.00 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 24 (€1.06) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 1,500 (€66) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.63 (€0.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 882 (€39) | €31 | + 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (€2.02) | €8 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,216
(Mex$ 27,669)
in Oaxaca.
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