Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 161 (€8) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 (€5.24) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 (€2.76) | €3.93 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.98) | €0.96 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.58) | €2.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (€1.07) | €2.39 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (€3.26) | €5.16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.95) | €2.38 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€1.15) | €1.64 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€1.06) | €0.96 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (€11) | €6 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (€1.36) | €1.79 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.96) | €1.34 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,405 (€946) | €1,496 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,951 (€436) | €1,088 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,224 (€60) | €200 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,809 (€527) | €934 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,711 (€278) | €716 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 897 (€44) | €130 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (€19) | €23 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,610 (€371) | €402 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,960 (€96) | €86 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.95) | €5.94 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (€4.18) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 (€42) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 631 (€31) | €38 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,513 (€74) | €90 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,221 (€60) | €114 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 324,742 (€15,831) | €21,472 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.98) | €1.43 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (€24) | €77 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.84) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 (€11) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 564 (€28) | €56 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€3.32) | €3.71 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.40) | €2.01 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.76) | €2.38 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.45) | €1.36 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.47) | €1.64 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 186 (€9) | €19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 345 (€17) | €33 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (€7) | €20 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 901 (€44) | €94 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 662 (€32) | €62 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (€5.36) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 (€2.85) | €3.26 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (€2.01) | €3.73 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,884 (€482) | €464 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.79 (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 881 (€43) | €42 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (€2.71) | €7 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,311 prices entered by 2,057 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Germany
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