Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Mexico City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (242 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (143 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (64 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (26 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (50 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (25 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (91 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (45 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (33 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (28 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (260 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (32 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (21 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Mexico City | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (28,796 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (14,840 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (1,011 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (20,001 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (9,739 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (640 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (381 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (6,936 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (2,568 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (129 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (88 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Mexico City | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (938 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (745 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (1,640 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (1,259 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Mexico City | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (308,953 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (21 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (420 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (149 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 39% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Mexico City | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (105 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (249 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (765 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 121% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (62 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (59 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (59 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (40 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (32 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (303 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 263% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 30% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Mexico City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (367 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (162 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (1,220 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (1,070 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (186 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (75 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (43 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (11,843 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (3.16 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 122% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (1,079 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (67 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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