Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (£5.60) | £10 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (£4.20) | £5.65 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (£1.44) | £4.17 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (£0.71) | £0.73 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (£1.12) | £2.75 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (£0.79) | £1.92 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (£2.10) | £5.41 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (£1.46) | £1.89 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (£0.89) | £0.81 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (£0.75) | £2.16 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (£8) | £7 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (£1.03) | £1.92 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (£0.76) | £0.74 | + 3% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,672 (£505) | £1,367 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,348 (£253) | £832 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 720 (£25) | £164 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,775 (£268) | £1,029 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,214 (£179) | £915 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 529 (£18) | £156 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (£14) | £19 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,152 (£246) | £340 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,411 (£49) | £71 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (£1.87) | £5.36 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (£1.87) | £10 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 741 (£26) | £49 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (£24) | £32 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,314 (£45) | £54 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,197 (£41) | £55 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 274,912 (£9,463) | £22,837 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (£0.64) | £1.23 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (£18) | £59 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (£4.46) | £13 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (£2.63) | £2.90 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (£10) | £9 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 506 (£17) | £75 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (£2.54) | £2.74 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (£1.49) | £1.35 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (£1.66) | £2.57 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (£0.94) | £1.80 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (£1.06) | £1.49 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (£3.79) | £11 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 222 (£8) | £23 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (£3.99) | £22 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 440 (£15) | £100 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 647 (£22) | £54 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (£2.68) | £8 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (£1.93) | £2.65 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (£1.11) | £3.79 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 5,944 (£205) | £295 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (£0.07) | £0.20 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 466 (£16) | £35 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (£2.01) | £9 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,770 (Mex$ 51,434) in La Paz.
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