Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 219 (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (€4.79) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (€2.19) | €3.62 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €0.96 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.39) | €2.94 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €2.63 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (€2.88) | €5.60 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.59) | €2.48 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (€0.98) | €1.51 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €0.98 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.19) | €1.79 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €1.16 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,946 (€752) | €1,431 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,646 (€343) | €1,217 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,030 (€41) | €165 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,158 (€403) | €973 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,175 (€205) | €694 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 734 (€29) | €113 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (€15) | €25 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,821 (€271) | €359 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,068 (€82) | €97 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (€3.93) | €5.62 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.62) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (€33) | €78 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (€26) | €37 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,510 (€60) | €86 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (€44) | €113 | - 61% | |
| 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$ 348,644 (€13,843) | €23,534 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.75) | €1.29 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (€21) | €71 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (€3.25) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (€21) | €57 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (€3.17) | €3.16 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€1.98) | €2.13 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.20) | €2.32 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.21) | €1.30 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.15) | €1.62 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 187 (€7) | €20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 305 (€12) | €35 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (€5.96) | €23 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 841 (€33) | €108 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (€27) | €56 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (€4.96) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.82) | €3.57 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.55) | €3.51 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,309 (€409) | €495 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (€0.10) | €0.12 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 982 (€39) | €41 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.44) | €7 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,439 prices entered by 1,601 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Germany
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