Cost of living in Minatitlan, Mexico vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (S/. 9) | S/. 24 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 80 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (S/. 2.69) | S/. 4.20 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (S/. 5.03) | S/. 7 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (S/. 2.71) | S/. 3.80 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 30 (S/. 5.42) | S/. 14 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 (S/. 5.06) | S/. 4.49 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 (S/. 2.17) | S/. 2.46 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (S/. 3.25) | S/. 5.66 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (S/. 36) | S/. 41 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 20 (S/. 3.61) | S/. 7 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (S/. 2.71) | S/. 1.59 | + 71% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,000 (S/. 1,084) | S/. 2,893 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,000 (S/. 723) | S/. 1,728 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 8,000 (S/. 1,445) | S/. 208 | + 595% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 3,000 (S/. 542) | S/. 2,216 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 (S/. 361) | S/. 1,177 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (S/. 181) | S/. 163 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 200 (S/. 36) | S/. 68 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 (S/. 903) | S/. 1,270 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,400 (S/. 253) | S/. 357 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (S/. 22) | S/. 35 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 17 | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 200 (S/. 36) | S/. 150 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 200 (S/. 36) | S/. 92 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 400 (S/. 72) | S/. 250 | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 (S/. 72) | S/. 253 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 65,818 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (S/. 2.99) | S/. 3.80 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | S/. 132 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 39 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 30 (S/. 5.42) | S/. 25 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (S/. 18) | S/. 30 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 74 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 17 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (S/. 8) | S/. 14 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 30 (S/. 5.42) | S/. 17 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 15 (S/. 2.71) | S/. 4.56 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 15 (S/. 2.71) | S/. 4.40 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (S/. 9) | S/. 42 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 100 (S/. 18) | S/. 36 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 (S/. 18) | S/. 33 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 94 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | S/. 112 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 26 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,700 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.53 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | S/. 169 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | S/. 16 | - | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 7,900 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 6,317 (Mex$ 34,960) in Minatitlan.
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