Cost of living in Mexico compared to Belgium
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (€17) | €20 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (€3.82) | €5.68 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.52) | €1.40 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (€2.55) | €3.83 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.64) | €2.87 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (€5.15) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (€2.72) | €2.48 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.93) | €1.89 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.63) | €2.32 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (€15) | €8 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (€1.95) | €2.77 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (€1.39) | €2.32 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (€1,231) | €1,671 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (€629) | €1,445 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (€69) | €252 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (€744) | €1,032 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (€418) | €857 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (€48) | €146 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (€24) | €50 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (€343) | €539 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (€148) | €122 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€7) | €10 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (€53) | €93 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (€38) | €42 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (€96) | €104 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (€75) | €130 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (€20,524) | €31,127 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.26) | €1.74 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (€32) | €50 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (€5.10) | €12 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (€38) | €32 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (€4.33) | €5.29 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.43) | €5.14 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (€3.78) | €4.92 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (€1.93) | €2.08 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (€1.86) | €4.00 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (€14) | €24 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Mexico | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (€22) | €58 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (€45) | €47 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (€49) | €85 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (€10) | €11 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (€4.43) | €3.61 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.65) | €5.01 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (€610) | €561 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (€0.13) | €0.25 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (€48) | €30 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (€4.05) | €8 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Belgium
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