Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 311 (€15) | €19 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 169 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (€3.39) | €5.20 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.32) | €1.32 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (€2.30) | €4.12 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.64) | €2.80 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (€4.04) | €7 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.24) | €2.85 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.61) | €1.90 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.36) | €1.10 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 262 (€12) | €7 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (€1.82) | €2.01 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.26) | €1.62 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,186 (€1,091) | €1,767 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,370 (€582) | €1,345 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,274 (€60) | €238 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,036 (€708) | €1,157 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,488 (€352) | €862 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 907 (€43) | €157 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (€20) | €28 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,785 (€272) | €396 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,384 (€112) | €96 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (€5.58) | €7 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 (€5.91) | €16 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 961 (€45) | €90 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 751 (€35) | €43 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,649 (€78) | €94 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,372 (€65) | €150 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 389,276 (€18,324) | €27,673 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.13) | €1.73 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 593 (€28) | €51 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (€4.72) | €9 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 716 (€34) | €79 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (€3.83) | €5.15 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (€3.12) | €2.84 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (€3.70) | €3.44 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (€1.80) | €1.99 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 42 (€1.96) | €1.81 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 293 (€14) | €22 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 422 (€20) | €43 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 174 (€8) | €26 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 878 (€41) | €107 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 943 (€44) | €65 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 198 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (€4.29) | €4.15 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.71) | €4.40 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,540 (€543) | €598 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.37 (€0.11) | €0.13 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 996 (€47) | €42 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 79 (€3.70) | €9 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Germany
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