Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (€4.56) | €8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (€1.87) | €6 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.83) | €0.96 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (€1.32) | €2.79 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.85) | €2.02 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (€2.57) | €5.36 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (€1.79) | €2.49 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.90) | €1.60 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.87) | €2.31 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 203 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (€1.39) | €2.05 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€0.86) | €1.09 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,229 (€644) | €1,233 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,452 (€296) | €912 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,059 (€42) | €129 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,477 (€495) | €750 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,507 (€219) | €569 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,094 (€43) | €143 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 444 (€18) | €27 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (€296) | €357 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (€83) | €109 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (€3.20) | €9 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (€3.04) | €13 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (€31) | €79 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (€23) | €30 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (€54) | €86 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (€40) | €116 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,148 (€15,252) | €25,406 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.74) | €1.37 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 515 (€20) | €33 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.23) | €5.75 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 105 (€4.16) | €7 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 512 (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.04) | €4.71 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (€2.33) | €4.25 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.10) | €3.63 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.07) | €1.71 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.21) | €1.99 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (€9) | €18 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 285 (€11) | €38 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (€5.01) | €18 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,684 (€67) | €87 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 644 (€26) | €53 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 118 (€4.67) | €9 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.81) | €2.65 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (€1.21) | €5.93 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,191 (€405) | €407 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (€0.11) | €0.15 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,214 (€48) | €52 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (€2.37) | €8 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,141 (Mex$ 53,931) in Puebla.
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