Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Mexico City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (9,569 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (5,655 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (2,519 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (1,028 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (1,985 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (995 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (3,586 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (1,789 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (1,288 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (1,104 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (10,262 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (1,246 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (825 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Mexico City | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (1,136,451 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (585,668 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (39,904 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (789,332 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (384,353 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (25,240 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (15,040 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (273,742 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (101,343 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (5,094 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (3,470 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (36,999 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (29,382 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (64,738 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (49,669 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (12,192,885 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (844 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (16,574 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (5,879 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (4,139 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (9,838 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (30,197 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (2,431 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (2,324 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (2,325 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (1,568 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (1,273 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (11,973 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Mexico City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (14,501 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (6,397 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (48,163 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (42,236 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (7,349 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (2,966 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (1,684 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (467,377 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (125 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (42,586 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (2,647 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 165% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,806 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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