- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 121 (€5.34) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (€4.09) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€2.87) | €3.79 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.78) | €0.96 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (€1.33) | €3.01 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.89) | €2.61 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (€2.71) | €5.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.62) | €2.35 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (€0.97) | €1.55 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (€0.85) | €0.96 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 209 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (€1.06) | €1.72 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.89) | €1.33 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,868 (€830) | €1,406 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,918 (€436) | €1,084 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,314 (€58) | €191 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,041 (€441) | €857 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,942 (€261) | €639 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,247 (€55) | €119 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (€17) | €24 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,433 (€371) | €399 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,912 (€84) | €81 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 96 (€4.22) | €5.21 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (€3.51) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 838 (€37) | €81 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 662 (€29) | €38 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,374 (€60) | €88 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,215 (€53) | €117 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 286,537 (€12,598) | €19,735 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (€0.76) | €1.32 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 520 (€23) | €73 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (€3.61) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 534 (€23) | €58 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (€2.71) | €3.41 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.14) | €2.13 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (€2.28) | €1.99 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.20) | €1.26 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (€1.20) | €1.41 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (€5.85) | €20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 371 (€16) | €32 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€5.96) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,195 (€53) | €109 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (€30) | €50 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (€4.07) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (€2.24) | €3.10 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.86) | €3.46 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,850 (€433) | €460 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.81 (€0.17) | €0.22 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 645 (€28) | €45 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.21) | €6 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Germany
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