Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 213 (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 (CI$4.94) | CI$8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (CI$2.24) | CI$4.72 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (CI$0.88) | CI$2.12 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (CI$1.46) | CI$5.40 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (CI$1.08) | CI$7 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (CI$3.08) | CI$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (CI$1.69) | CI$4.31 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CI$1.03) | CI$3.93 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (CI$0.98) | CI$3.12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (CI$10) | CI$21 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (CI$1.25) | CI$3.32 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.86) | CI$2.51 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 76% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,933 (CI$799) | CI$3,063 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,592 (CI$363) | CI$1,589 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,145 (CI$48) | CI$253 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,435 (CI$440) | CI$2,142 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,129 (CI$217) | CI$1,389 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 759 (CI$32) | CI$172 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (CI$16) | CI$67 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,335 (CI$310) | CI$459 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,072 (CI$87) | CI$139 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (CI$4.34) | CI$13 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (CI$3.82) | CI$10 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 854 (CI$36) | CI$58 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 668 (CI$28) | CI$47 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,529 (CI$65) | CI$148 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,128 (CI$48) | CI$136 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,567 (CI$14,672) | CI$17,024 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (CI$0.81) | CI$1.06 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (CI$23) | CI$105 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (CI$3.40) | CI$9 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 176 (CI$7) | CI$29 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 537 (CI$23) | CI$105 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (CI$3.20) | CI$8 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (CI$2.14) | CI$5.93 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (CI$2.36) | CI$7 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (CI$1.23) | CI$3.92 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (CI$1.25) | CI$4.16 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 199 (CI$8) | CI$25 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 72% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 325 (CI$14) | CI$42 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 144 (CI$6) | CI$26 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 910 (CI$38) | CI$49 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 696 (CI$29) | CI$82 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (CI$5.18) | CI$10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (CI$2.98) | CI$5.63 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (CI$1.63) | CI$4.91 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,933 (CI$419) | CI$485 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.49 (CI$0.11) | CI$1.57 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,055 (CI$45) | CI$66 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (CI$2.56) | CI$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,210 prices entered by 1,264 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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