Cost of living in Mexico compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 214 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (€4.93) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (€2.23) | €6 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.87) | €1.09 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.48) | €3.96 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.03) | €2.80 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€3.03) | €6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.68) | €2.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.01) | €1.58 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.99) | €2.03 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 233 (€10) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.24) | €2.07 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.85) | €1.07 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,965 (€793) | €1,920 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,592 (€359) | €1,254 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,039 (€43) | €183 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,164 (€425) | €971 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,892 (€205) | €679 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 725 (€30) | €93 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (€16) | €25 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,000 (€293) | €414 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,031 (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.24) | €5.75 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.81) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 847 (€35) | €89 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (€27) | €39 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,492 (€62) | €101 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,101 (€46) | €110 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 342,633 (€14,323) | €25,302 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.79) | €1.40 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (€22) | €61 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (€3.44) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 174 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 (€22) | €25 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (€3.41) | €5.10 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.10) | €4.11 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.32) | €3.93 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €1.86 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €2.26 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 190 (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 310 (€13) | €42 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 146 (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 836 (€35) | €74 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 681 (€28) | €61 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 121 (€5.07) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.99) | €3.80 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.61) | €7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,977 (€417) | €477 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.61 (€0.11) | €0.31 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 991 (€41) | €40 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (€2.56) | €10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,060 prices entered by 1,574 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in France
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