Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 242 (CI$9) | CI$18 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 128 (CI$4.86) | CI$9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 (CI$2.20) | CI$5.53 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (CI$0.84) | CI$3.60 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (CI$1.39) | CI$6 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (CI$0.86) | CI$8 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (CI$2.57) | CI$5.71 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (CI$1.62) | CI$5.89 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (CI$0.93) | CI$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (CI$0.95) | CI$2.72 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 256 (CI$10) | CI$23 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (CI$1.18) | CI$3.65 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.77) | CI$3.56 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 81% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,054 (CI$725) | CI$3,692 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,907 (CI$339) | CI$2,274 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,027 (CI$39) | CI$243 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,038 (CI$420) | CI$1,911 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,326 (CI$203) | CI$1,358 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 638 (CI$24) | CI$179 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 390 (CI$15) | CI$99 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,749 (CI$257) | CI$459 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,155 (CI$82) | CI$150 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (CI$3.91) | CI$13 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 85 (CI$3.23) | CI$10 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 833 (CI$32) | CI$55 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 646 (CI$25) | CI$46 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (CI$58) | CI$131 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,102 (CI$42) | CI$145 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 350,114 (CI$13,317) | CI$27,266 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.77) | CI$1.04 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 561 (CI$21) | CI$101 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 72% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (CI$3.04) | CI$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 202 (CI$8) | CI$29 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (CI$22) | CI$105 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (CI$3.13) | CI$8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (CI$1.88) | CI$5.93 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (CI$2.15) | CI$6 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (CI$1.12) | CI$3.92 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (CI$1.08) | CI$4.23 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 200 (CI$8) | CI$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 320 (CI$12) | CI$42 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (CI$5.67) | CI$29 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 837 (CI$32) | CI$49 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 707 (CI$27) | CI$93 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 142 (CI$5.40) | CI$10 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (CI$2.85) | CI$5.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (CI$1.63) | CI$4.63 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,001 (CI$418) | CI$485 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.37 (CI$0.13) | CI$0.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 904 (CI$34) | CI$60 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 63 (CI$2.40) | CI$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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