Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (295 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (175 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (78 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (32 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (61 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (31 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (111 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (40 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (34 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (317 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (38 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (35,075 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (18,076 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (1,232 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (24,362 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (11,862 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (779 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (464 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (8,449 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (3,128 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (157 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (107 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (1,142 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (907 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (1,998 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (1,533 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (376,315 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (26 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (512 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (181 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (128 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (304 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (932 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (75 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (72 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (72 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (48 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (39 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (370 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (448 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (197 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (1,486 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (1,304 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (227 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (92 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (52 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (14,425 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (3.84 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (1,314 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 177% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (82 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,792 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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