Cost of living in Mexico compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 153 (55 kn) | 65 kn | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (38 kn) | 36 kn | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (21 kn) | 27 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (7 kn) | 7 kn | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (11 kn) | 18 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (8 kn) | 11 kn | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (24 kn) | 48 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (14 kn) | 10 kn | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (9 kn) | 6 kn | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (8 kn) | 8 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (77 kn) | 55 kn | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (7 kn) | 5.26 kn | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,050 (6,825 kn) | 5,906 kn | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,926 (3,198 kn) | 3,951 kn | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (455 kn) | 1,126 kn | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,651 (3,816 kn) | 3,435 kn | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,897 (2,113 kn) | 2,282 kn | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (336 kn) | 722 kn | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (139 kn) | 138 kn | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,514 (2,692 kn) | 2,522 kn | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,954 (700 kn) | 797 kn | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (36 kn) | 46 kn | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (31 kn) | 44 kn | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 (305 kn) | 526 kn | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 636 (228 kn) | 222 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,507 (540 kn) | 544 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,213 (435 kn) | 685 kn | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,211 (116,513 kn) | 152,266 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (7 kn) | 10 kn | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (178 kn) | 329 kn | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (28 kn) | 42 kn | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 228 (82 kn) | 50 kn | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (198 kn) | 311 kn | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (24 kn) | 26 kn | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (18 kn) | 25 kn | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (21 kn) | 22 kn | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (11 kn) | 9 kn | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (11 kn) | 17 kn | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 175 (63 kn) | 48 kn | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (125 kn) | 157 kn | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (50 kn) | 71 kn | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 942 (337 kn) | 204 kn | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (237 kn) | 340 kn | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (39 kn) | 50 kn | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (21 kn) | 13 kn | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (15 kn) | 17 kn | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,897 (3,546 kn) | 3,586 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (0.56 kn) | 1.05 kn | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 848 (304 kn) | 261 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (20 kn) | 30 kn | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Croatia
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