Cost of living in Mexico compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 214 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (€4.94) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (€2.23) | €5.85 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.87) | €1.25 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.48) | €2.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.04) | €4.01 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€3.01) | €4.96 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.68) | €2.38 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.01) | €1.07 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.99) | €2.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 235 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.24) | €2.75 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.86) | €1.97 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,799 (€786) | €1,868 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,550 (€357) | €1,213 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,053 (€44) | €78 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,091 (€422) | €1,137 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,856 (€203) | €812 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 727 (€30) | €84 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 380 (€16) | €15 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,067 (€295) | €338 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,994 (€83) | €111 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.22) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.80) | €30 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 852 (€36) | €87 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (€27) | €21 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,498 (€63) | €72 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,101 (€46) | €112 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 342,426 (€14,314) | €27,432 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.79) | €1.47 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 531 (€22) | €56 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.37) | €30 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 174 (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 517 (€22) | €99 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (€3.39) | €4.32 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.10) | €2.93 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.32) | €4.32 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €1.45 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €2.13 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 190 (€8) | €26 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 311 (€13) | €45 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 145 (€6) | €29 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 820 (€34) | €87 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 684 (€29) | €67 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€5.15) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.98) | €4.51 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (€1.60) | €5.38 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,035 (€420) | €471 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.60 (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 995 (€42) | €63 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (€2.56) | €8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,264 prices entered by 1,257 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Finland
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