Cost of living in Mexicali (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 166 prices entered by 16 different people.
| Food in Mexicali (Mexico) is 3% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mexicali (Mexico) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 84 (€3.85) | €4.31 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 95 (€4.35) | €4.72 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 58 (€2.68) | €2.63 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 25 (€1.14) | €0.69 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 39 (€1.78) | €1.98 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 17 (€0.78) | €1.64 | 52% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 49 (€2.25) | €4.67 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 26 (€1.21) | €1.10 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 20 (€0.92) | €1.44 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 26 (€1.20) | €0.66 | 82% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 147 (€7) | €3.64 | 85% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 26 (€1.19) | €1.23 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 17 (€0.77) | €0.40 | 95% |
| Housing in Mexicali (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Mexicali (Mexico) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 6,313 (€290) | €555 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,500 (€207) | €425 | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 2,256 (€104) | €138 | 25% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,302 (€336) | €392 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,498 (€161) | €340 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,522 (€70) | €70 | 0% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 344 (€16) | €13 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,815 (€313) | €389 | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,800 (€83) | €79 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 88 (€4.04) | €5.00 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 169 (€8) | €5.00 | 55% |
| Clothes in Mexicali (Mexico) is 0% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Mexicali (Mexico) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 610 (€28) | €60 | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 794 (€37) | €25 | 46% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 986 (€45) | €63 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 784 (€36) | €73 | 51% |
| Transportation in Mexicali (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Mexicali (Mexico) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 174,696 (€8,030) | €21,375 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 15 (€0.68) | €1.20 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 644 (€30) | €19 | 57% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 128 (€5.91) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mexicali (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Mexicali (Mexico) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 112 (€5.16) | €5.06 | 2% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 225 (€10) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 467 (€21) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 73 (€3.33) | €3.45 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 48 (€2.22) | €3.50 | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 64 (€2.96) | €4.01 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 25 (€1.14) | €1.56 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 26 (€1.17) | €1.76 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 86 (€3.93) | €7 | 43% |
| Entertainment in Mexicali (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Mexicali (Mexico) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 299 (€14) | €15 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 111 (€5.11) | €13 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 917 (€42) | €23 | 87% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 711 (€33) | €28 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 72 (€3.29) | €3.83 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 51 (€2.36) | €1.65 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 37 (€1.71) | €1.10 | 56% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 10,445 (€480) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.66 (€0.08) | €0.10 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 457 (€21) | €27 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 47 (€2.16) | €3.40 | 37% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,593
(Mex$ 34,646)
in Mexicali.