Cost of living in Mexico compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 289 (€16) | €16 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 156 (€9) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (€3.92) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (€1.47) | €1.48 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (€2.54) | €5.45 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.49) | €3.77 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (€4.97) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (€2.66) | €2.22 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.87) | €2.38 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.59) | €1.35 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (€14) | €8 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (€1.89) | €2.92 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (€1.39) | €2.03 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,510 (€1,175) | €1,708 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,385 (€567) | €1,110 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,066 (€58) | €268 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,917 (€705) | €968 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,946 (€379) | €695 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 804 (€44) | €110 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 411 (€22) | €23 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,661 (€364) | €411 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,609 (€142) | €114 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€6) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 951 (€52) | €104 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 686 (€37) | €44 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,708 (€93) | €88 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,275 (€70) | €121 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 388,651 (€21,228) | €28,063 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.23) | €1.72 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 630 (€34) | €46 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (€4.68) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 635 (€35) | €130 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 91 (€4.95) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (€3.16) | €2.99 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (€3.96) | €3.36 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.87) | €2.17 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (€1.85) | €2.09 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 227 (€12) | €19 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Mexico | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (€19) | €39 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 799 (€44) | €64 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 753 (€41) | €48 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 162 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (€4.32) | €4.75 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.55) | €3.85 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,833 (€592) | €495 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.29 (€0.13) | €0.04 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 889 (€49) | €54 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (€4.42) | €6 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Austria
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