- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (€5.33) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (€4.26) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€2.91) | €5.38 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.84) | €1.11 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.40) | €2.85 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.88) | €3.15 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.79) | €5.56 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.70) | €2.27 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.09) | €1.09 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.95) | €2.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.14) | €2.78 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.94) | €1.71 | - 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$ 19,606 (€894) | €1,947 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,093 (€460) | €1,340 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (€70) | €77 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (€507) | €1,051 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (€284) | €758 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (€70) | €49 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€17) | €17 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (€369) | €418 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (€93) | €90 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.62) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (€3.57) | €32 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 816 (€37) | €90 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (€29) | €34 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,455 (€66) | €95 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (€58) | €129 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,775 (€13,673) | €28,960 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.84) | €1.54 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (€21) | €55 | - 61% | |
| 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$ 73 (€3.35) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (€8) | €14 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 533 (€24) | €74 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (€3.07) | €4.26 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.15) | €3.95 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.31) | €3.16 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.26) | €1.45 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.26) | €1.64 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 119 (€5.44) | €29 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 368 (€17) | €40 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€6) | €25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,203 (€55) | €97 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 720 (€33) | €76 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (€4.56) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (€2.46) | €3.98 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.97) | €5.54 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (€473) | €487 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (€0.11) | €0.07 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 702 (€32) | €51 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.36) | €7 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04561
EUR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,937 prices entered by 1,423 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Finland
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