Cost of living in Mexico compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mexico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 267 (Taka 1,629) | Taka 324 | + 403% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (Taka 898) | Taka 492 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (Taka 415) | Taka 196 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (Taka 158) | Taka 92 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (Taka 277) | Taka 132 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (Taka 158) | Taka 78 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (Taka 523) | Taka 608 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (Taka 291) | Taka 223 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (Taka 195) | Taka 33 | + 495% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (Taka 171) | Taka 384 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (Taka 1,578) | Taka 1,400 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Taka 209) | Taka 111 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (Taka 149) | Taka 70 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mexico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,174 (Taka 123,291) | Taka 43,758 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,383 (Taka 63,456) | Taka 25,202 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,041 (Taka 6,360) | Taka 3,035 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,588 (Taka 76,929) | Taka 22,952 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,783 (Taka 41,453) | Taka 18,549 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 721 (Taka 4,407) | Taka 7,137 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 399 (Taka 2,437) | Taka 1,213 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,607 (Taka 40,376) | Taka 31,061 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,555 (Taka 15,615) | Taka 17,904 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (Taka 703) | Taka 417 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 (Taka 772) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mexico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 967 (Taka 5,911) | Taka 2,410 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 718 (Taka 4,386) | Taka 3,066 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,709 (Taka 10,444) | Taka 6,410 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,262 (Taka 7,714) | Taka 4,273 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mexico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,066 (Taka 2,347,185) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Taka 138) | Taka 107 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 559 (Taka 3,416) | Taka 2,440 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mexico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 91 (Taka 557) | Taka 285 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 205 (Taka 1,251) | Taka 513 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 592 (Taka 3,617) | Taka 1,500 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (Taka 454) | Taka 425 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (Taka 365) | Taka 333 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (Taka 421) | Taka 376 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (Taka 240) | Taka 85 | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (Taka 213) | Taka 89 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (Taka 1,500) | Taka 445 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mexico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 358 (Taka 2,191) | Taka 1,308 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 155 (Taka 947) | Taka 852 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (Taka 4,419) | Taka 1,768 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 766 (Taka 4,681) | Taka 2,051 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 163 (Taka 993) | Taka 999 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (Taka 485) | Taka 248 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (Taka 275) | Taka 564 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (Taka 65,530) | Taka 35,756 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.26 (Taka 14) | Taka 2.94 | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (Taka 5,426) | Taka 2,601 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (Taka 479) | Taka 287 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,390 prices entered by 1,198 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
6.111
BDT
/
MXN
Cost of living in Mexico is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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