- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Mexico
- Berlin
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Berlin (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 134 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 91 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 52 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.67 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 31 | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 15 | + 258% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 58 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.55 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 38 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 177 | - 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.45 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 134% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (Mex$ 11,387) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €952 (Mex$ 21,675) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (Mex$ 4,531) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 353% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €810 (Mex$ 18,436) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €626 (Mex$ 14,251) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (Mex$ 2,822) | Mex$ 620 | + 355% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 432 | + 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | €333 (Mex$ 7,575) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Mex$ 2,232) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.53 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 36 | + 247% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 63 | + 356% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Mex$ 1,870) | Mex$ 787 | + 138% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 523 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Mex$ 1,942) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (Mex$ 3,346) | Mex$ 934 | + 258% | |
Transportation | + 175% | |||
Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 175% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,863 (Mex$ 452,369) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (Mex$ 2,016) | Mex$ 543 | + 271% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 103 | + 316% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.57 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 65 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 225 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 378 | + 313% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 66 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.97 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 50 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 101 | + 276% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 277 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 131 | + 221% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (Mex$ 2,898) | Mex$ 734 | + 295% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 722 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 77 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 47 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 31 | + 120% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (Mex$ 10,194) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Mex$ 3.42) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 647 | + 57% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 47 | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 96,003
(€4,215)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan.
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