- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (€5.13) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (€4.09) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€2.86) | €5.52 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.81) | €1.05 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.34) | €2.51 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.85) | €3.27 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.67) | €5.36 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.62) | €2.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €0.96 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.92) | €2.31 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.10) | €2.68 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.87) | €1.59 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,559 (€849) | €1,833 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,405 (€452) | €1,293 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,608 (€70) | €78 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,740 (€510) | €1,092 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,611 (€287) | €763 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,603 (€70) | €55 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (€17) | €17 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,077 (€351) | €400 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,992 (€86) | €88 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (€4.51) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (€3.85) | €33 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (€35) | €90 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 660 (€29) | €32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (€65) | €93 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,287 (€56) | €133 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,764 (€13,578) | €25,982 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.82) | €1.53 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (€20) | €54 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.35) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (€8) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 547 (€24) | €71 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€2.97) | €4.25 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.13) | €3.90 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.29) | €3.32 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.21) | €1.44 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.26) | €1.64 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (€5.34) | €29 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (€17) | €39 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€5.90) | €24 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,189 (€52) | €95 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 748 (€32) | €82 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (€4.43) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.37) | €4.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€1.93) | €5.78 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,347 (€449) | €449 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (€0.10) | €0.07 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (€31) | €49 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.27) | €7 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04341
EUR
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Finland
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