Cost of living in Xalapa, Mexico vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Xalapa (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 77 (1,157 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (1,220 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 33 (498 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (280 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (462 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 12 (185 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 43 (652 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (487 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (227 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (252 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 168 (2,544 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 23 (352 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (219 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 95% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Xalapa (Mexico) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 8,322 (125,658 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 3,849 (58,122 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,240 (18,728 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 5,765 (87,048 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,070 (46,351 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,908 (28,816 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (6,355 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,893 (88,978 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,627 (24,572 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 87 (1,320 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (1,190 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Xalapa (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 721 (10,887 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 666 (10,057 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,030 (15,546 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 945 (14,270 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Xalapa (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 289,069 (4,364,759 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (290 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 450 (6,799 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 160 (2,417 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Xalapa (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 70 (1,054 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 128 (1,933 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 442 (6,671 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 47 (716 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (600 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 35 (534 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (352 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (346 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 113 (1,714 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Xalapa (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 211 (3,180 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (2,108 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 700 (10,570 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 355 (5,360 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 61 (929 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 36 (551 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 26 (388 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,860 (179,074 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.02 (46 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 483 (7,300 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (726 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Xalapa (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 387,000 Ft in Pécs you would need to make just about 354,018 Ft (Mex$ 23,446) in Xalapa.
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