Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Mexico City | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (128 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (76 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (34 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (14 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (27 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (13 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (48 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (24 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (17 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (15 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (137 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (17 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (11 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 18% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (15,206 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (7,836 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (534 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (10,561 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (5,143 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (338 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (201 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (3,663 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (1,356 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (68 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (46 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (495 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (393 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (866 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (665 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (163,144 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (11 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (222 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (79 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 22% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (55 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (132 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (404 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (33 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (31 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (31 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (21 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (17 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (160 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Mexico City | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (194 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (86 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (644 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (565 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (98 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (40 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (23 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (6,254 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (1.67 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (570 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (35 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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