Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 80% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania)
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 83% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Mexico City | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (72 lei) | 45 lei | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (42 lei) | 25 lei | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (8 lei) | 4.23 lei | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (7 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (27 lei) | 14 lei | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (13 lei) | 3.42 lei | + 293% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (10 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 306% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (8 lei) | 3.40 lei | + 144% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (77 lei) | 22 lei | + 256% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (6 lei) | 2.16 lei | + 187% | |
Housing | + 155% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 155% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (8,531 lei) | 2,334 lei | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (4,397 lei) | 1,189 lei | + 270% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (300 lei) | 807 lei | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (5,926 lei) | 1,056 lei | + 461% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (2,885 lei) | 663 lei | + 335% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (189 lei) | 365 lei | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (113 lei) | 32 lei | + 256% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (2,055 lei) | 1,839 lei | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (761 lei) | 413 lei | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (38 lei) | 37 lei | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (26 lei) | 40 lei | - 34% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 66% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (278 lei) | 189 lei | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (221 lei) | 127 lei | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (486 lei) | 233 lei | + 109% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (373 lei) | 286 lei | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 37% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (91,533 lei) | 86,781 lei | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (6 lei) | 6 lei | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (124 lei) | 67 lei | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (44 lei) | 21 lei | + 110% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 63% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (31 lei) | 21 lei | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (74 lei) | 38 lei | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (227 lei) | 138 lei | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (18 lei) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (12 lei) | 4.69 lei | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (90 lei) | 19 lei | + 374% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 66% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Mexico City | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (109 lei) | 83 lei | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (48 lei) | 44 lei | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (362 lei) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (317 lei) | 118 lei | + 169% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (55 lei) | 19 lei | + 189% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (22 lei) | 9 lei | + 145% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (13 lei) | 7 lei | + 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (3,509 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (0.93 lei) | 0.42 lei | + 120% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (320 lei) | 128 lei | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (20 lei) | 19 lei | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 80% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,827 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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