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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 147 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 105 (€4.86) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (€2.76) | €5.18 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.92) | €1.06 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.48) | €2.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (€1.01) | €2.95 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (€3.04) | €4.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (€1.88) | €2.01 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.05 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€1.01) | €2.31 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 210 (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 27 (€1.27) | €2.73 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (€0.89) | €1.50 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,207 (€890) | €1,942 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,136 (€423) | €1,156 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,234 (€57) | €83 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,696 (€496) | €1,173 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,951 (€276) | €828 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 935 (€43) | €61 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (€18) | €15 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,468 (€346) | €339 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,947 (€90) | €89 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.73) | €5.60 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 (€4.24) | €34 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 860 (€40) | €85 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 635 (€29) | €30 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,502 (€70) | €95 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,237 (€57) | €136 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 323,231 (€14,975) | €26,463 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.93) | €1.56 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 520 (€24) | €55 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.68) | €10 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 224 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 541 (€25) | €73 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 71 (€3.27) | €4.58 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.30) | €3.49 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.71) | €3.36 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.39) | €2.10 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.35) | €2.43 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 166 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 343 (€16) | €46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (€7) | €28 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 916 (€42) | €109 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 666 (€31) | €82 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 109 (€5.07) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (€2.72) | €4.70 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.95) | €6 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,844 (€456) | €430 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 (€0.07) | €0.27 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 808 (€37) | €53 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 54 (€2.52) | €7 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Finland
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