Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 225 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (€4.90) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (€2.18) | €4.52 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (€0.89) | €1.11 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.48) | €3.12 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €2.83 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 74 (€3.03) | €5.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.62) | €2.58 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.02) | €1.58 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.99) | €0.92 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 237 (€10) | €8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.21) | €1.71 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.85) | €1.34 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 26,207 (€1,070) | €2,336 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,412 (€589) | €1,706 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 998 (€41) | €207 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 19,183 (€783) | €1,288 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,033 (€369) | €951 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (€30) | €125 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 390 (€16) | €28 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,232 (€295) | €401 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,047 (€84) | €68 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (€4.61) | €4.55 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€4.85) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 855 (€35) | €81 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 742 (€30) | €39 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,528 (€62) | €86 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,234 (€50) | €122 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 373,874 (€15,269) | €22,092 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.83) | €1.27 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 442 (€18) | €61 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 82 (€3.35) | €19 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (€3.36) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 169 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 752 (€31) | €53 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (€3.00) | €4.32 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.15) | €1.91 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (€2.72) | €2.60 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 37 (€1.51) | €1.20 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (€1.47) | €1.08 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 324 (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 414 (€17) | €37 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 163 (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 730 (€30) | €153 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 862 (€35) | €69 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 176 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (€3.09) | €3.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.25) | €4.10 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,251 (€459) | €517 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.52 (€0.06) | €0.15 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,368 (€56) | €66 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (€2.73) | €7 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2021.
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