Cost of living in Mexico compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 238 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (€5.64) | €10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (€2.60) | €5.54 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (€0.96) | €1.15 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.56) | €3.91 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.03) | €2.89 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (€3.00) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (€1.89) | €2.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.10) | €1.75 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.07) | €1.90 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (€11) | €6 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (€1.37) | €2.03 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.91) | €1.19 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,158 (€826) | €1,587 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,246 (€399) | €1,093 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,067 (€46) | €155 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,241 (€485) | €812 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,190 (€267) | €639 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 800 (€35) | €80 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (€17) | €25 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,920 (€299) | €328 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,186 (€94) | €119 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (€4.47) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (€3.89) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 857 (€37) | €88 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 654 (€28) | €36 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,505 (€65) | €95 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,115 (€48) | €117 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 343,967 (€14,839) | €26,064 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (€0.89) | €1.50 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 547 (€24) | €55 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (€3.63) | €5.07 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 208 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 583 (€25) | €25 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (€3.67) | €4.46 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.17) | €3.80 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.46) | €3.51 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.26) | €2.08 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €1.65 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 203 (€9) | €26 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 322 (€14) | €42 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (€7) | €19 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 837 (€36) | €73 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 721 (€31) | €62 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (€3.27) | €4.09 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.85) | €6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,735 (€506) | €473 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.52 (€0.15) | €0.27 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 923 (€40) | €41 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 64 (€2.77) | €10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,418 prices entered by 1,465 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in France
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