Cost of living in Tapachula, Mexico vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Tapachula (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 65 (€2.59) | €9 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 99 (€3.93) | €5.45 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 100 (€3.97) | €3.75 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (€0.54) | €1.23 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 (€0.94) | €3.25 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (€0.60) | €1.35 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 45 (€1.79) | €4.12 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.59) | €1.36 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (€1.67) | €0.68 | + 144% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 35 (€1.39) | €1.14 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 130 (€5.16) | €8 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 21 (€0.83) | €2.02 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.79) | €0.90 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Tapachula (Mexico) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,191 (€524) | €426 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,973 (€197) | €302 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,317 (€92) | €122 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,747 (€347) | €316 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,681 (€146) | €245 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,399 (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 750 (€30) | €21 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 (€199) | €351 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,000 (€40) | €71 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 192 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5.67 | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Tapachula (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,340 (€53) | €83 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 800 (€32) | €40 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (€79) | €70 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (€40) | €71 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Tapachula (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,000 (€11,911) | €23,202 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.75) | €1.57 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 450 (€18) | €39 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Tapachula (Mexico) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 60 (€2.38) | €3.23 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (€8) | €5.59 | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 400 (€16) | €3.88 | + 310% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€2.48) | €3.80 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 80 (€3.18) | €3.50 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (€1.76) | €1.53 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 60 (€2.38) | €1.83 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 135 (€5.36) | €11 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Tapachula (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 147 (€5.83) | €22 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (€5.56) | €15 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €38 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 300 (€12) | €46 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 115 (€4.57) | €7 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (€3.18) | €3.40 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.18) | €3.22 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 18,000 (€715) | €792 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.00 (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 417 (€17) | €38 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.08 | - | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tapachula (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €959 (Mex$ 24,154) in Tapachula.
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