Cost of living in Oaxaca, Mexico vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 155 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 (€4.94) | €7 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (€1.90) | €4.12 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.86) | €1.23 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (€1.26) | €4.06 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (€0.73) | €1.54 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (€2.48) | €4.69 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.59) | €1.50 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (€0.76) | €0.98 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.89) | €1.30 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 178 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (€1.16) | €2.01 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (€0.73) | €0.62 | + 18% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,249 (€516) | €592 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,982 (€294) | €430 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,002 (€42) | €121 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,522 (€317) | €424 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,488 (€189) | €315 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 901 (€38) | €82 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 374 (€16) | €20 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,523 (€275) | €379 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,490 (€63) | €111 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (€3.39) | €9 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 71 (€2.99) | €6 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 714 (€30) | €78 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 547 (€23) | €22 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,300 (€55) | €80 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 929 (€39) | €89 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 332,349 (€13,995) | €20,726 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.78) | €1.58 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 427 (€18) | €30 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 381 (€16) | €21 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 53 (€2.22) | €3.14 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 131 (€5.52) | €9 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 460 (€19) | €31 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (€3.56) | €3.64 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (€1.89) | €4.30 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (€1.92) | €3.74 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (€1.07) | €1.84 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €2.07 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 90 (€3.79) | €9 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 315 (€13) | €26 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 114 (€4.79) | €15 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 851 (€36) | €45 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 691 (€29) | €45 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (€4.20) | €9 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 48 (€2.03) | €3.80 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 29 (€1.22) | €3.87 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,961 (€377) | €434 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.65 (€0.11) | €0.36 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 877 (€37) | €41 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (€2.24) | €4.66 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,138 (Mex$ 27,019) in Oaxaca.
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