- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.41) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (€4.31) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€2.95) | €3.79 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.84) | €0.99 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.40) | €3.04 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.88) | €2.52 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.79) | €5.07 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.69) | €2.47 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€1.07) | €1.53 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.95) | €0.91 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.14) | €1.77 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.91) | €1.23 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,440 (€885) | €1,429 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,001 (€455) | €1,087 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,594 (€73) | €175 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,223 (€511) | €903 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,408 (€292) | €677 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,572 (€72) | €124 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,142 (€371) | €377 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,029 (€92) | €95 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.63) | €5.23 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (€3.58) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (€36) | €87 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 653 (€30) | €35 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,475 (€67) | €91 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,286 (€59) | €113 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 310,623 (€14,138) | €20,494 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.85) | €1.40 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (€21) | €73 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.51) | €6 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (€24) | €61 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€3.11) | €3.36 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€2.19) | €2.13 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (€2.35) | €2.13 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.26) | €1.41 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.29) | €1.42 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 121 (€5.49) | €20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (€17) | €32 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,169 (€53) | €128 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 732 (€33) | €53 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (€4.63) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.48) | €3.23 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€2.00) | €3.43 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,330 (€470) | €459 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.18 (€0.10) | €0.13 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (€33) | €38 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.36) | €6 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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