- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (CI$5.23) | CI$17 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (CI$4.22) | CI$8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (CI$2.87) | CI$5.90 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (CI$0.82) | CI$2.22 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (CI$1.35) | CI$5.09 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (CI$0.92) | CI$5.63 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (CI$2.80) | CI$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (CI$1.68) | CI$4.45 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CI$1.06) | CI$3.50 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (CI$0.95) | CI$3.96 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (CI$10) | CI$21 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (CI$1.11) | CI$3.33 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.88) | CI$2.53 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,349 (CI$850) | CI$2,814 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (CI$448) | CI$1,654 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (CI$72) | CI$315 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,212 (CI$536) | CI$1,704 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (CI$301) | CI$1,086 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (CI$58) | CI$177 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (CI$17) | CI$77 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,037 (CI$353) | CI$432 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (CI$89) | CI$157 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (CI$4.81) | CI$12 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (CI$3.49) | CI$10 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (CI$37) | CI$78 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (CI$30) | CI$63 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,522 (CI$67) | CI$131 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (CI$58) | CI$149 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,986 (CI$14,007) | CI$20,736 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (CI$0.84) | CI$1.05 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 454 (CI$20) | CI$96 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (CI$3.38) | CI$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (CI$8) | CI$17 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (CI$24) | CI$99 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (CI$3.17) | CI$5.48 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (CI$2.20) | CI$5.10 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (CI$2.43) | CI$6 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (CI$1.24) | CI$3.66 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (CI$1.34) | CI$3.58 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 128 (CI$5.61) | CI$34 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (CI$17) | CI$52 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (CI$6) | CI$24 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (CI$53) | CI$43 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 744 (CI$33) | CI$107 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (CI$4.51) | CI$11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (CI$2.40) | CI$4.82 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (CI$1.97) | CI$6 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,381 (CI$456) | CI$579 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (CI$0.10) | CI$0.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 756 (CI$33) | CI$71 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (CI$2.30) | CI$10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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