- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.24) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (€4.14) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€2.91) | €3.77 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.81) | €0.98 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.34) | €3.09 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.87) | €2.45 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (€2.72) | €5.08 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.66) | €2.40 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.04) | €1.55 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.92) | €0.91 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.11) | €1.77 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.87) | €1.23 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,574 (€858) | €1,438 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (€447) | €1,093 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,590 (€70) | €184 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,938 (€524) | €907 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,753 (€296) | €680 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,354 (€59) | €125 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (€17) | €24 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,039 (€353) | €377 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (€88) | €93 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (€4.61) | €5.38 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (€3.80) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (€36) | €86 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,489 (€65) | €91 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,283 (€56) | €111 | - 49% | |
| 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$ 313,588 (€13,752) | €20,708 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.83) | €1.41 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 464 (€20) | €73 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.29) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (€24) | €63 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (€3.06) | €3.25 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€2.12) | €2.19 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.36) | €2.11 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.21) | €1.36 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.30) | €1.44 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 124 (€5.45) | €20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 378 (€17) | €31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€5.95) | €22 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,204 (€53) | €125 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (€33) | €53 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (€4.50) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (€2.38) | €3.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€1.93) | €3.44 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,278 (€451) | €453 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (€0.10) | €0.12 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 724 (€32) | €37 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.29) | €6 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04385
EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,308 prices entered by 2,315 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Germany
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