Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 230 (54 zł) | 34 zł | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 128 (30 zł) | 28 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (6 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 51 (12 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (7 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (6 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (60 zł) | 35 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (5.66 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,605 (5,741 zł) | 5,314 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,759 (3,444 zł) | 3,825 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,289 (301 zł) | 860 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,933 (4,184 zł) | 3,371 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,543 (2,227 zł) | 2,269 zł | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 852 (199 zł) | 383 zł | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (90 zł) | 45 zł | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,999 (1,633 zł) | 1,833 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,981 (696 zł) | 409 zł | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (28 zł) | 24 zł | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (27 zł) | 32 zł | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,092 (255 zł) | 299 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,002 (234 zł) | 204 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,818 (424 zł) | 321 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,640 (383 zł) | 362 zł | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,749 (91,644 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (5.43 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 409 (95 zł) | 170 zł | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 72 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 71 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (57 zł) | 39 zł | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 794 (185 zł) | 157 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (18 zł) | 18 zł | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (7 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 307 (72 zł) | 63 zł | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 67% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 386 (90 zł) | 72 zł | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (36 zł) | 58 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,071 (250 zł) | 174 zł | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,006 (235 zł) | 142 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 201 (47 zł) | 24 zł | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,913 (3,013 zł) | 2,144 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.64 (0.85 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,829 (427 zł) | 120 zł | + 256% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,856 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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