- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Egypt
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (E£ 104) | E£ 146 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (E£ 83) | E£ 70 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (E£ 58) | E£ 39 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (E£ 16) | E£ 14 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (E£ 27) | E£ 22 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (E£ 17) | E£ 11 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (E£ 54) | E£ 33 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (E£ 33) | E£ 26 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (E£ 21) | E£ 7 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (E£ 19) | E£ 22 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 222 (E£ 195) | E£ 152 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (E£ 22) | E£ 13 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (E£ 18) | E£ 5.73 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (E£ 17,291) | E£ 8,335 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (E£ 9,192) | E£ 5,159 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (E£ 1,419) | E£ 908 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (E£ 10,416) | E£ 6,098 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (E£ 5,835) | E£ 3,794 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (E£ 1,417) | E£ 610 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (E£ 337) | E£ 251 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (E£ 7,138) | E£ 6,021 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (E£ 1,755) | E£ 3,030 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (E£ 91) | E£ 102 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (E£ 78) | E£ 91 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (E£ 706) | E£ 874 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 660 (E£ 582) | E£ 761 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (E£ 1,313) | E£ 1,862 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,287 (E£ 1,134) | E£ 1,123 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,694 (E£ 276,342) | E£ 444,807 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (E£ 17) | E£ 5.87 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (E£ 410) | E£ 435 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 20% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (E£ 68) | E£ 41 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (E£ 164) | E£ 74 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 547 (E£ 482) | E£ 334 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (E£ 60) | E£ 60 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (E£ 43) | E£ 50 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (E£ 47) | E£ 52 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (E£ 24) | E£ 26 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (E£ 26) | E£ 20 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (E£ 108) | E£ 70 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (E£ 338) | E£ 329 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (E£ 120) | E£ 134 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (E£ 1,046) | E£ 728 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 748 (E£ 659) | E£ 524 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (E£ 90) | E£ 91 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (E£ 48) | E£ 42 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (E£ 39) | E£ 43 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,347 (E£ 9,115) | E£ 10,473 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (E£ 2.03) | E£ 4.68 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (E£ 630) | E£ 820 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (E£ 46) | E£ 37 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.881
EGP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,048 prices entered by 1,491 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Egypt
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