Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (CI$15) | CI$19 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (CI$8) | CI$12 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (CI$3.48) | CI$6 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (CI$1.39) | CI$2.74 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (CI$2.33) | CI$8 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (CI$1.50) | CI$7 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (CI$4.70) | CI$8 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (CI$2.48) | CI$9 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (CI$1.76) | CI$5.91 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (CI$1.49) | CI$5.23 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (CI$14) | CI$29 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (CI$1.78) | CI$4.15 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (CI$1.26) | CI$3.07 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 73% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (CI$1,124) | CI$3,560 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (CI$575) | CI$2,932 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (CI$63) | CI$462 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (CI$679) | CI$2,000 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (CI$382) | CI$1,500 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (CI$44) | CI$343 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (CI$22) | CI$95 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (CI$313) | CI$531 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (CI$135) | CI$358 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (CI$5.73) | CI$14 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (CI$5.94) | CI$18 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (CI$49) | CI$70 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (CI$35) | CI$70 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (CI$87) | CI$141 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (CI$69) | CI$100 | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (CI$18,735) | CI$8,000 | + 134% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (CI$1.15) | CI$1.30 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (CI$29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (CI$4.65) | CI$9 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (CI$11) | CI$8 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (CI$35) | CI$113 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (CI$3.95) | CI$5.00 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (CI$3.13) | CI$6 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (CI$3.45) | CI$6 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (CI$1.76) | CI$5.00 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (CI$1.70) | CI$4.69 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (CI$13) | CI$45 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (CI$20) | CI$84 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (CI$8) | CI$24 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (CI$41) | CI$45 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (CI$45) | CI$130 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (CI$4.04) | CI$7 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (CI$2.42) | CI$6 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (CI$557) | CI$600 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (CI$0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (CI$44) | CI$61 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (CI$3.70) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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