Cost of living in Mexico compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 283 (€14) | €19 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 145 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€3.21) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (€1.24) | €1.34 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (€2.02) | €4.45 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.30) | €2.79 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 81 (€3.97) | €9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€2.26) | €2.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (€1.50) | €1.82 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.42) | €1.98 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.66) | €2.14 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€1.09) | €1.19 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,829 (€970) | €1,819 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,096 (€494) | €1,677 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (€52) | €141 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,347 (€653) | €1,025 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,902 (€338) | €717 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 714 (€35) | €99 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,078 (€346) | €312 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,415 (€118) | €82 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (€5.36) | €5.97 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 117 (€5.71) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (€48) | €94 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 686 (€34) | €34 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (€82) | €84 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (€64) | €120 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,704 (€18,129) | €22,045 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.10) | €1.88 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 (€27) | €61 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (€3.80) | €4.58 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 195 (€10) | €5.19 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 609 (€30) | €27 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (€3.80) | €4.20 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.72) | €4.28 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.10) | €2.84 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.66) | €1.89 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (€1.73) | €2.14 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 234 (€11) | €21 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 350 (€17) | €42 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (€8) | €22 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (€40) | €83 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 776 (€38) | €59 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 150 (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (€4.13) | €4.05 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€2.10) | €5.97 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,104 (€592) | €456 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.09 (€0.15) | €0.10 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 896 (€44) | €32 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (€3.39) | €10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,000 prices entered by 1,169 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in France
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