- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (HK$48) | HK$90 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (HK$39) | HK$38 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (HK$26) | HK$50 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (HK$8) | HK$25 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (HK$13) | HK$35 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (HK$8) | HK$28 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (HK$25) | HK$91 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (HK$15) | HK$36 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (HK$10) | HK$30 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (HK$9) | HK$15 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 (HK$91) | HK$150 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (HK$10) | HK$16 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,593 (HK$8,117) | HK$42,192 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,130 (HK$4,196) | HK$30,408 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (HK$664) | HK$1,370 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,111 (HK$4,603) | HK$25,305 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,306 (HK$2,613) | HK$17,675 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,555 (HK$644) | HK$775 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (HK$159) | HK$207 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,133 (HK$3,369) | HK$4,610 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,038 (HK$844) | HK$1,262 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (HK$42) | HK$70 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (HK$33) | HK$68 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 815 (HK$338) | HK$628 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (HK$267) | HK$328 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,465 (HK$607) | HK$599 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,294 (HK$536) | HK$1,152 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,075 (HK$124,313) | HK$220,633 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 465 (HK$193) | HK$524 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (HK$31) | HK$55 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (HK$71) | HK$91 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 531 (HK$220) | HK$332 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (HK$28) | HK$44 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (HK$20) | HK$41 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (HK$21) | HK$69 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 120 (HK$50) | HK$263 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 372 (HK$154) | HK$391 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (HK$57) | HK$199 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,205 (HK$499) | HK$884 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 722 (HK$299) | HK$902 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (HK$42) | HK$108 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (HK$22) | HK$44 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (HK$18) | HK$64 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,406 (HK$4,311) | HK$3,376 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (HK$0.98) | HK$1.30 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 726 (HK$301) | HK$913 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (HK$21) | HK$58 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,101 prices entered by 1,568 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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