Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Nice (France)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 341 (€16) | €19 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 176 (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (€3.25) | €5.80 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.30) | €1.15 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (€2.30) | €4.81 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.58) | €3.12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (€4.00) | €9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (€2.21) | €3.20 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.58) | €1.81 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.35) | €1.85 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 271 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.74) | €2.66 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (€1.20) | €1.28 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 33,297 (€1,526) | €1,537 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,212 (€743) | €1,207 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,016 (€47) | €256 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,843 (€1,001) | €875 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,303 (€518) | €689 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 708 (€32) | €195 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 517 (€24) | €23 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,326 (€336) | €365 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,479 (€114) | €98 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 123 (€5.63) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 (€5.76) | €18 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nice | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,015 (€46) | €79 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,004 (€46) | €38 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,936 (€89) | €87 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,948 (€89) | €104 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 391,549 (€17,944) | €32,850 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.88 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 624 (€29) | €28 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (€4.60) | €28 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 99 (€4.55) | €5.81 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 255 (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 874 (€40) | €25 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 96 (€4.42) | €4.10 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (€2.69) | €4.02 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 89 (€4.07) | €4.26 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.55) | €1.87 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (€1.70) | €2.06 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 421 (€19) | €16 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 470 (€22) | €39 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 188 (€9) | €27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,247 (€57) | €65 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,028 (€47) | €70 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 220 (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 96 (€4.39) | €3.70 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.52) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,821 (€542) | €592 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.75 (€0.08) | €0.28 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,561 (€72) | €32 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (€3.59) | €11 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,499 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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