Cost of living in Mexico compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 301 (€14) | €16 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (€3.09) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.26) | €1.39 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (€2.05) | €4.68 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (€1.50) | €3.81 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (€4.14) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.12) | €2.29 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (€1.49) | €2.37 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.31) | €1.16 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 286 (€13) | €7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (€1.68) | €3.17 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (€1.18) | €2.73 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,383 (€967) | €1,657 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,082 (€501) | €1,133 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,252 (€57) | €229 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,902 (€628) | €970 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,292 (€330) | €682 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 830 (€38) | €112 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 423 (€19) | €29 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,841 (€264) | €482 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,742 (€124) | €114 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (€5.40) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (€5.41) | €19 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (€44) | €91 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 666 (€30) | €37 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,725 (€78) | €102 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,377 (€62) | €104 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 359,774 (€16,263) | €27,495 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.06) | €1.70 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 602 (€27) | €46 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 83 (€3.74) | €15 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 219 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 720 (€33) | €122 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.42) | €5.00 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (€2.88) | €3.29 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (€3.30) | €3.78 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (€1.70) | €1.91 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (€1.64) | €2.63 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 283 (€13) | €23 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 377 (€17) | €42 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 167 (€8) | €22 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 803 (€36) | €270 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 860 (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 185 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (€4.01) | €3.75 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.46) | €5.33 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,900 (€493) | €538 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.19 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 958 (€43) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (€3.47) | €6 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Austria
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