- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (€4.82) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (€3.85) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (€2.60) | €3.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.74) | €0.97 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (€1.27) | €3.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.86) | €2.55 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.54) | €4.93 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.56) | €2.35 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.96) | €1.53 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (€0.83) | €0.97 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 211 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €1.74 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €1.25 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,215 (€801) | €1,416 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,163 (€424) | €1,074 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,445 (€60) | €173 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,322 (€430) | €859 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,961 (€249) | €632 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,321 (€55) | €117 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,231 (€343) | €367 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,999 (€83) | €83 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 97 (€4.05) | €5.19 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 97 (€4.03) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 822 (€34) | €84 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (€27) | €37 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,409 (€59) | €89 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,208 (€50) | €118 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,060 (€12,388) | €20,015 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.73) | €1.33 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 511 (€21) | €72 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (€3.04) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 182 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (€22) | €59 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 66 (€2.77) | €3.32 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.05) | €2.05 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.09) | €2.02 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.15) | €1.36 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (€1.12) | €1.42 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 122 (€5.09) | €20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (€15) | €32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (€5.61) | €21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,118 (€47) | €114 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 705 (€29) | €50 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (€3.92) | €9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (€2.16) | €3.16 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.73) | €3.51 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,146 (€423) | €458 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.43 (€0.10) | €0.16 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 663 (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.11) | €6 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Germany
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