Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 106 | + 187% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 133 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.41 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 64 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.85 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 31 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 122% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.36 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 100 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 47 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 28 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 198 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 33 | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 344% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 344% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,501 (Mex$ 69,128) | Mex$ 9,694 | + 613% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,805 (Mex$ 49,875) | Mex$ 6,296 | + 692% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £143 (Mex$ 3,954) | Mex$ 1,759 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,807 (Mex$ 49,930) | Mex$ 5,281 | + 845% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (Mex$ 35,613) | Mex$ 3,347 | + 964% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £85 (Mex$ 2,348) | Mex$ 1,120 | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 528 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | £317 (Mex$ 8,766) | Mex$ 8,633 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (Mex$ 2,304) | Mex$ 4,829 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 176 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 116 | + 210% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (Mex$ 2,213) | Mex$ 1,589 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (Mex$ 994) | Mex$ 1,108 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (Mex$ 2,309) | Mex$ 1,579 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 (Mex$ 2,543) | Mex$ 1,679 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 401% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 401% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (Mex$ 576,373) | Mex$ 140,500 | + 310% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £146 (Mex$ 4,046) | Mex$ 500 | + 710% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (Mex$ 709) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 122% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 85 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 179 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (Mex$ 2,894) | Mex$ 500 | + 479% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.60 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 60 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.05 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 52 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.94 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 52 | + 110% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 34 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 35 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 75 | + 583% | |
Entertainment | + 139% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 139% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 231 | + 358% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £26 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 158 | + 351% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £208 (Mex$ 5,743) | Mex$ 500 | + 1049% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 (Mex$ 2,028) | Mex$ 447 | + 353% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 64 | + 414% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 43 | + 131% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.68 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 44 | + 253% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 (Mex$ 11,927) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (Mex$ 4.19) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (Mex$ 1,444) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 51 | + 565% | |
TOTAL | + 214% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 91,166 (£3,299) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 29,000 in San Cristobal de las Casas.
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