- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 72% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 121 (CI$5.36) | CI$18 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (CI$4.13) | CI$9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (CI$2.86) | CI$5.74 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (CI$0.78) | CI$2.02 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (CI$1.34) | CI$4.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.90) | CI$7 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (CI$2.73) | CI$16 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (CI$1.63) | CI$4.40 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (CI$0.97) | CI$4.55 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (CI$0.86) | CI$3.95 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 209 (CI$9) | CI$23 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (CI$1.07) | CI$3.43 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CI$0.89) | CI$4.00 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,894 (CI$836) | CI$2,056 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,989 (CI$442) | CI$1,402 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,321 (CI$58) | CI$321 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,108 (CI$447) | CI$1,416 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,968 (CI$264) | CI$1,100 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,242 (CI$55) | CI$209 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (CI$17) | CI$95 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,421 (CI$373) | CI$393 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,918 (CI$85) | CI$190 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 95 (CI$4.22) | CI$15 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (CI$3.53) | CI$9 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 839 (CI$37) | CI$100 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 665 (CI$29) | CI$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,383 (CI$61) | CI$107 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,215 (CI$54) | CI$221 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 287,063 (CI$12,704) | CI$21,600 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (CI$0.77) | CI$1.03 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 520 (CI$23) | CI$84 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (CI$3.61) | CI$5.87 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 179 (CI$8) | CI$29 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 536 (CI$24) | CI$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (CI$2.76) | CI$7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (CI$2.16) | CI$6 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (CI$2.30) | CI$8 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (CI$1.21) | CI$4.31 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (CI$1.20) | CI$4.13 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (CI$5.87) | CI$33 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 366 (CI$16) | CI$66 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (CI$6) | CI$21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,165 (CI$52) | CI$46 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 677 (CI$30) | CI$95 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (CI$4.09) | CI$9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (CI$2.26) | CI$4.38 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (CI$1.87) | CI$6 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,850 (CI$436) | CI$523 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.81 (CI$0.17) | CI$0.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 648 (CI$29) | CI$153 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (CI$2.22) | CI$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,184 prices entered by 1,320 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04425
KYD
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Cost of living in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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