Cost of living in Mexico compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 242 (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 128 (€5.15) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 (€2.33) | €3.57 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (€0.89) | €1.27 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.47) | €3.89 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.91) | €1.30 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (€2.73) | €4.55 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (€1.72) | €1.45 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (€0.99) | €0.82 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.00) | €1.17 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 256 (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (€1.26) | €2.02 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €0.69 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,054 (€768) | €707 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,907 (€359) | €499 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,027 (€41) | €114 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,038 (€445) | €506 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,326 (€215) | €334 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 638 (€26) | €76 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 390 (€16) | €19 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,749 (€272) | €272 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,155 (€87) | €95 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (€4.15) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 85 (€3.42) | €6 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 833 (€34) | €73 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 646 (€26) | €26 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (€61) | €81 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,102 (€44) | €78 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 350,114 (€14,117) | €20,433 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €1.60 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 561 (€23) | €32 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (€3.22) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 202 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (€24) | €33 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (€3.32) | €6 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.00) | €3.93 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.28) | €4.18 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.19) | €2.00 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.14) | €2.28 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 200 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 320 (€13) | €31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (€6) | €15 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 837 (€34) | €43 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 707 (€29) | €49 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 142 (€5.72) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (€3.02) | €3.74 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.73) | €4.26 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,001 (€444) | €508 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.37 (€0.14) | €0.89 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 904 (€36) | €43 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 63 (€2.54) | €4.60 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Greece
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