- 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$ 116 (€5.33) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (€4.20) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (€2.83) | €3.79 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.83) | €0.98 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.40) | €3.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.91) | €2.54 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.78) | €4.94 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.71) | €2.37 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.54 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.94) | €0.92 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.14) | €1.76 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.91) | €1.22 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,317 (€885) | €1,411 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,008 (€458) | €1,054 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,429 (€65) | €170 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,583 (€485) | €874 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,000 (€275) | €643 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,392 (€64) | €115 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (€18) | €23 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,190 (€375) | €382 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,030 (€93) | €97 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.64) | €5.19 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 83 (€3.78) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 838 (€38) | €82 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 657 (€30) | €35 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,482 (€68) | €87 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (€59) | €110 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,148 (€13,611) | €20,284 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.83) | €1.36 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 514 (€24) | €72 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.45) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 184 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 546 (€25) | €57 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (€3.22) | €3.26 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.17) | €2.10 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.31) | €2.01 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.29) | €1.37 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.28) | €1.38 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 120 (€5.50) | €20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 366 (€17) | €32 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (€6) | €22 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,229 (€56) | €120 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 730 (€33) | €51 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (€4.67) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (€2.42) | €3.17 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.98) | €3.48 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,198 (€467) | €453 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.37 (€0.11) | €0.12 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 697 (€32) | €39 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (€2.36) | €6 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04580
EUR
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MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,054 prices entered by 2,359 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Germany
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