Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 229 (£8) | £10 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (£3.95) | £6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (£1.71) | £3.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (£0.74) | £1.01 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (£1.25) | £2.86 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (£0.90) | £1.28 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (£2.52) | £5.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (£1.36) | £1.94 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (£0.87) | £0.85 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (£0.84) | £1.71 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 241 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (£1.01) | £1.78 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (£0.73) | £0.90 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,131 (£865) | £1,801 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,163 (£488) | £1,197 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 978 (£34) | £138 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,746 (£611) | £981 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,582 (£295) | £609 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 677 (£23) | £131 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 350 (£12) | £17 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (£237) | £331 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,966 (£68) | £66 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (£3.60) | £5.73 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 108 (£3.72) | £11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 883 (£30) | £81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 742 (£26) | £29 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,611 (£55) | £67 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,226 (£42) | £63 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 374,345 (£12,886) | £17,216 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (£0.68) | £1.21 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 437 (£15) | £52 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 82 (£2.82) | £13 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (£2.91) | £3.90 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 168 (£5.77) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 695 (£24) | £80 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (£2.49) | £3.07 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (£1.74) | £1.41 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (£2.14) | £3.30 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (£1.25) | £1.51 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (£1.15) | £1.20 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 322 (£11) | £12 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 401 (£14) | £32 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 (£5.84) | £23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 874 (£30) | £89 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 887 (£31) | £51 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 148 (£5.10) | £7 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (£2.51) | £3.62 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (£1.69) | £4.40 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,088 (£382) | £401 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.60 (£0.06) | £0.17 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,414 (£49) | £27 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (£2.25) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,995 (Mex$ 86,997) in Mexico City.
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