Cost of living in Mexico compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 299 (€14) | €20 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 159 (€8) | €11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (€3.23) | €5.58 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.33) | €1.41 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (€2.23) | €3.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.63) | €3.03 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 93 (€4.36) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.21) | €2.55 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.59) | €2.04 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.40) | €2.11 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 274 (€13) | €8 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.79) | €3.18 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (€1.25) | €2.08 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,571 (€1,016) | €1,498 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,452 (€540) | €1,284 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,279 (€60) | €247 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,924 (€656) | €910 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,344 (€346) | €741 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 826 (€39) | €172 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (€20) | €50 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,120 (€288) | €302 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,640 (€124) | €110 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 131 (€6) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€5.60) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 659 (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,735 (€82) | €101 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,398 (€66) | €129 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 373,124 (€17,578) | €31,127 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.72 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 593 (€28) | €51 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (€4.20) | €12 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 228 (€11) | €10 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 727 (€34) | €32 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (€3.84) | €5.29 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (€3.06) | €5.14 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 74 (€3.51) | €4.92 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (€1.86) | €2.08 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (€1.88) | €4.00 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 285 (€13) | €27 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 390 (€18) | €45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 (€8) | €26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 809 (€38) | €90 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 890 (€42) | €94 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 187 (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (€4.13) | €3.76 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.59) | €5.02 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,015 (€519) | €561 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.82 (€0.13) | €0.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 982 (€46) | €31 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 76 (€3.60) | €9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Belgium
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