Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (€5.08) | €7 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (€1.75) | €4.12 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.85) | €1.23 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.35) | €4.06 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.99) | €1.54 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (€2.52) | €4.69 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (€1.77) | €1.50 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.07) | €0.98 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.91) | €1.30 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.21) | €2.01 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€0.92) | €0.62 | + 49% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,672 (€611) | €592 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,348 (€306) | €430 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 720 (€30) | €121 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,775 (€324) | €424 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,214 (€217) | €315 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 529 (€22) | €82 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (€17) | €20 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,152 (€298) | €379 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,411 (€59) | €111 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.27) | €9 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (€2.27) | €6 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 741 (€31) | €78 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (€29) | €22 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,314 (€55) | €80 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,197 (€50) | €89 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 274,912 (€11,454) | €20,726 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.78) | €1.58 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (€22) | €30 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (€5.39) | €21 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.19) | €3.14 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (€12) | €9 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 506 (€21) | €31 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (€3.08) | €3.64 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.80) | €4.30 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€2.01) | €3.74 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.14) | €1.84 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (€1.28) | €2.07 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (€4.59) | €9 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 222 (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (€4.83) | €15 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 440 (€18) | €45 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 647 (€27) | €45 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (€3.25) | €9 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (€2.33) | €3.80 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (€1.35) | €3.87 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 5,944 (€248) | €434 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (€0.09) | €0.36 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 466 (€19) | €41 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (€2.43) | €4.66 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,002 (Mex$ 24,052) in La Paz.
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