Cost of living in Mexico compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 276 (€14) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (€3.38) | €4.72 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (€1.25) | €1.53 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (€2.08) | €4.61 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.26) | €1.80 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (€3.94) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.33) | €1.67 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (€1.51) | €0.99 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (€1.33) | €1.47 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.67) | €2.26 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (€1.20) | €1.01 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,007 (€983) | €839 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,267 (€504) | €635 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 989 (€49) | €191 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,618 (€620) | €522 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,723 (€330) | €389 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 724 (€36) | €120 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 397 (€19) | €24 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,968 (€342) | €336 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,422 (€119) | €102 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (€5.54) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 124 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 928 (€46) | €80 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 688 (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,646 (€81) | €87 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,224 (€60) | €94 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 377,226 (€18,528) | €22,202 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.11) | €2.05 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (€27) | €30 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (€4.13) | €4.45 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 190 (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 635 (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.75) | €3.87 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.73) | €3.54 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (€3.12) | €4.60 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.69) | €2.50 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (€1.57) | €2.82 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 223 (€11) | €13 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 376 (€18) | €33 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 853 (€42) | €35 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 758 (€37) | €48 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 157 (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (€3.87) | €3.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€2.15) | €4.18 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,459 (€563) | €524 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.93 (€0.09) | €0.46 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 885 (€43) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 70 (€3.44) | €4.33 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Greece
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