Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (€5.14) | €8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (€1.77) | €5.42 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.86) | €1.03 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.36) | €3.86 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €2.79 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (€2.54) | €4.87 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (€1.79) | €2.29 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.08) | €1.65 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.92) | €1.56 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €2.04 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€0.93) | €1.34 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,672 (€618) | €795 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,348 (€309) | €612 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 720 (€30) | €138 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,775 (€327) | €557 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,214 (€220) | €431 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 529 (€22) | €123 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (€17) | €36 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,152 (€301) | €440 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,411 (€59) | €109 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.29) | €10 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (€2.29) | €9 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 741 (€31) | €81 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (€29) | €41 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,314 (€55) | €94 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,197 (€50) | €97 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 274,912 (€11,577) | €23,679 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.79) | €1.43 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (€22) | €36 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (€5.45) | €18 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.22) | €8 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 506 (€21) | €27 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (€3.11) | €5.06 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.82) | €3.12 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€2.03) | €3.14 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.15) | €1.93 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (€1.29) | €2.33 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (€4.64) | €16 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 222 (€9) | €33 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (€4.88) | €16 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 440 (€19) | €73 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 647 (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (€3.28) | €7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (€2.36) | €2.42 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (€1.36) | €2.71 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 5,944 (€250) | €466 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (€0.09) | €0.20 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 466 (€20) | €33 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (€2.46) | €6 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,248 (Mex$ 29,641) in La Paz.
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