Cost of living in Mexico compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 323 (€15) | €17 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 182 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 74 (€3.40) | €4.47 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (€1.35) | €1.75 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (€2.30) | €5.22 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (€1.52) | €1.96 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (€4.18) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.17) | €2.12 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.55) | €1.21 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.36) | €1.45 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 272 (€13) | €14 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (€1.78) | €2.09 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.22) | €0.99 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,494 (€1,125) | €1,058 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,965 (€596) | €728 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,210 (€56) | €179 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,768 (€724) | €685 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,787 (€358) | €480 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 694 (€32) | €147 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 397 (€18) | €21 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,861 (€269) | €375 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,286 (€105) | €125 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 142 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 131 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 953 (€44) | €81 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 764 (€35) | €29 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,699 (€78) | €93 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,429 (€66) | €102 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 407,184 (€18,703) | €23,869 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.83 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 674 (€31) | €26 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (€4.86) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 278 (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (€30) | €47 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 106 (€4.85) | €5.03 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (€3.23) | €4.18 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 82 (€3.76) | €4.13 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (€1.83) | €2.44 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (€1.87) | €2.98 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 306 (€14) | €13 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (€17) | €42 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 179 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,041 (€48) | €61 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 825 (€38) | €65 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 187 (€9) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 98 (€4.50) | €4.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.62) | €4.77 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,563 (€485) | €1,025 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.22 (€0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 947 (€44) | €44 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (€3.76) | €5.02 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Greece
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