Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (€4.84) | €5.45 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (€1.66) | €3.75 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.81) | €1.23 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (€1.29) | €3.25 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.91) | €1.35 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.41) | €4.12 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (€1.69) | €1.36 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.02) | €0.68 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.87) | €1.14 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.18) | €2.02 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€0.88) | €0.90 | - 3% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,672 (€581) | €426 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,348 (€291) | €302 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 720 (€29) | €122 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,775 (€308) | €316 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,214 (€207) | €245 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 529 (€21) | €94 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,152 (€283) | €351 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,411 (€56) | €71 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.16) | €10 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (€2.16) | €5.67 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 741 (€29) | €83 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (€27) | €40 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,314 (€52) | €70 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,197 (€47) | €71 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 274,912 (€10,895) | €23,202 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.74) | €1.57 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (€21) | €39 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (€5.13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.03) | €3.23 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (€12) | €5.59 | + 110% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 506 (€20) | €32 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (€2.93) | €3.88 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.71) | €3.80 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€1.91) | €3.50 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.09) | €1.53 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (€1.21) | €1.83 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (€4.36) | €11 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 222 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (€4.59) | €15 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 440 (€17) | €38 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 647 (€26) | €46 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (€3.09) | €7 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (€2.22) | €3.40 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (€1.28) | €3.22 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 5,944 (€236) | €792 | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 466 (€18) | €38 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (€2.31) | €4.08 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €786 (Mex$ 19,837) in La Paz.
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