Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 263 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (€3.59) | €5.32 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (€1.39) | €1.23 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (€2.44) | €3.85 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.40) | €2.78 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (€4.57) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (€2.56) | €2.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (€1.73) | €1.89 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (€1.51) | €0.97 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (€14) | €7 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.84) | €2.08 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (€1.31) | €1.75 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,855 (€1,068) | €1,899 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,308 (€554) | €1,510 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,044 (€56) | €230 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,585 (€677) | €1,207 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,593 (€355) | €949 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (€39) | €182 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (€22) | €34 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 (€355) | €401 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 (€138) | €118 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (€52) | €82 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 (€41) | €40 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 (€91) | €89 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (€69) | €125 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,370 (€20,674) | €25,424 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.22) | €1.90 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 574 (€31) | €69 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (€4.79) | €11 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (€11) | €8 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (€32) | €61 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (€4.00) | €3.41 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (€3.21) | €2.79 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (€3.67) | €3.88 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (€1.96) | €1.73 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (€1.88) | €1.58 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 (€13) | €23 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (€19) | €41 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (€8) | €23 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (€39) | €98 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 765 (€41) | €59 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (€4.25) | €3.46 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (€2.48) | €4.16 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (€577) | €649 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 (€0.12) | €0.10 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 859 (€46) | €42 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (€4.21) | €8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Germany
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