- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (CI$5.16) | CI$17 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (CI$4.13) | CI$9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (CI$2.82) | CI$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (CI$0.81) | CI$2.57 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (CI$1.36) | CI$5.27 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (CI$0.86) | CI$5.47 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (CI$2.71) | CI$11 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (CI$1.64) | CI$5.09 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CI$1.06) | CI$4.50 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CI$0.92) | CI$4.43 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (CI$10) | CI$22 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (CI$1.10) | CI$3.43 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (CI$0.91) | CI$3.45 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,606 (CI$866) | CI$2,698 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,112 (CI$447) | CI$1,557 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (CI$68) | CI$282 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (CI$491) | CI$1,533 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (CI$276) | CI$1,075 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (CI$68) | CI$189 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (CI$17) | CI$76 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (CI$358) | CI$436 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (CI$90) | CI$158 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (CI$4.48) | CI$14 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (CI$3.46) | CI$11 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 814 (CI$36) | CI$100 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (CI$28) | CI$66 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,461 (CI$65) | CI$108 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (CI$57) | CI$152 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,775 (CI$13,244) | CI$21,315 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (CI$0.81) | CI$1.04 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (CI$21) | CI$87 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (CI$3.25) | CI$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (CI$8) | CI$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 533 (CI$24) | CI$81 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (CI$2.97) | CI$4.76 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (CI$2.08) | CI$5.65 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (CI$2.24) | CI$7 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (CI$1.22) | CI$4.07 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (CI$1.22) | CI$3.76 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 119 (CI$5.24) | CI$43 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 371 (CI$16) | CI$52 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (CI$6) | CI$23 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,197 (CI$53) | CI$43 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 718 (CI$32) | CI$108 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (CI$4.42) | CI$11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (CI$2.40) | CI$4.71 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (CI$1.91) | CI$6 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (CI$459) | CI$563 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (CI$0.11) | CI$0.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 712 (CI$31) | CI$67 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (CI$2.29) | CI$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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