- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Mexico
- Berlin
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 119 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 91 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 52 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 31 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 15 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 58 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 38 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 16 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 176 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 19 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (Mex$ 11,636) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €967 (Mex$ 22,497) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (Mex$ 4,813) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €824 (Mex$ 19,167) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €609 (Mex$ 14,163) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (Mex$ 2,884) | Mex$ 620 | + 365% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 432 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €337 (Mex$ 7,835) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Mex$ 2,198) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.69 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 72 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 75 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Mex$ 1,967) | Mex$ 787 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Mex$ 853) | Mex$ 523 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Mex$ 1,984) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (Mex$ 3,419) | Mex$ 934 | + 266% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 182% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,998 (Mex$ 442,115) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (Mex$ 2,060) | Mex$ 543 | + 279% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 103 | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 111% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 65 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 225 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (Mex$ 1,832) | Mex$ 436 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.10 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 66 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 50 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 101 | + 332% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 282 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 140 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (Mex$ 2,806) | Mex$ 734 | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 722 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 79 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 47 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 34 | + 108% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €465 (Mex$ 10,811) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Mex$ 3.49) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 641 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 47 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,705 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 110,892
(€4,765)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 56,000
in Zapopan.
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