Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (€4.92) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (€1.69) | €3.67 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.83) | €0.97 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (€1.31) | €2.28 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.92) | €1.87 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.45) | €5.47 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (€1.71) | €1.70 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.04) | €1.22 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.88) | €1.71 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.20) | €2.45 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€0.89) | €1.18 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,672 (€591) | €1,020 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,348 (€296) | €836 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 720 (€29) | €155 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,775 (€313) | €779 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,214 (€210) | €531 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 529 (€21) | €123 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (€16) | €29 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,152 (€288) | €383 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,411 (€57) | €117 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.19) | €11 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (€2.19) | €10 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 741 (€30) | €79 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,314 (€53) | €93 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,197 (€48) | €129 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 274,912 (€11,072) | €23,515 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.75) | €1.34 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (€21) | €48 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (€5.21) | €28 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.08) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (€12) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 506 (€20) | €26 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (€2.97) | €4.50 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.74) | €3.72 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€1.94) | €3.39 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.10) | €1.36 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (€1.23) | €2.40 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (€4.44) | €22 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 222 (€9) | €35 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (€4.67) | €21 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 440 (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 647 (€26) | €51 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (€3.14) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (€2.25) | €3.09 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (€1.30) | €4.65 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 5,944 (€239) | €438 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (€0.09) | €0.23 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 466 (€19) | €27 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (€2.35) | €6 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 253 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,408 (Mex$ 34,956) in La Paz.
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