- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (CI$5.07) | CI$18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (CI$4.02) | CI$9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (CI$2.79) | CI$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (CI$0.78) | CI$2.57 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (CI$1.34) | CI$5.27 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (CI$0.89) | CI$5.47 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (CI$2.65) | CI$11 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (CI$1.62) | CI$5.09 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CI$1.02) | CI$4.50 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.88) | CI$4.43 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (CI$9) | CI$22 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (CI$1.07) | CI$3.43 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.87) | CI$3.45 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 72% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,001 (CI$825) | CI$2,698 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,746 (CI$423) | CI$1,612 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,447 (CI$63) | CI$282 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (CI$455) | CI$1,533 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (CI$252) | CI$1,075 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (CI$60) | CI$189 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (CI$17) | CI$76 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,207 (CI$356) | CI$436 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (CI$90) | CI$158 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (CI$4.43) | CI$14 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (CI$4.05) | CI$11 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (CI$36) | CI$100 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (CI$28) | CI$72 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (CI$62) | CI$108 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (CI$52) | CI$152 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,363 (CI$12,995) | CI$21,315 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (CI$0.78) | CI$1.04 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 507 (CI$22) | CI$83 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (CI$3.26) | CI$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (CI$8) | CI$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (CI$23) | CI$81 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (CI$2.92) | CI$4.76 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (CI$2.11) | CI$5.65 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (CI$2.15) | CI$7 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (CI$1.23) | CI$4.07 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (CI$1.20) | CI$3.76 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 116 (CI$5.03) | CI$43 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (CI$16) | CI$52 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (CI$5.96) | CI$23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,151 (CI$50) | CI$43 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (CI$31) | CI$108 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 97 (CI$4.21) | CI$11 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (CI$2.26) | CI$4.71 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (CI$1.84) | CI$6 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,225 (CI$444) | CI$605 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (CI$0.11) | CI$0.28 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 652 (CI$28) | CI$67 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (CI$2.21) | CI$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,612 prices entered by 1,330 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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