Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (HK$142) | HK$73 | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (HK$74) | HK$45 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (HK$32) | HK$43 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (HK$13) | HK$26 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (HK$22) | HK$45 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (HK$14) | HK$35 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (HK$44) | HK$104 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (HK$23) | HK$37 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (HK$16) | HK$34 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (HK$130) | HK$154 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (HK$17) | HK$20 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (HK$12) | HK$21 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (HK$10,446) | HK$36,718 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (HK$5,339) | HK$24,047 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (HK$584) | HK$1,770 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (HK$6,312) | HK$19,794 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (HK$3,549) | HK$14,116 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (HK$411) | HK$1,412 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (HK$200) | HK$179 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (HK$2,906) | HK$3,417 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (HK$1,257) | HK$1,093 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (HK$53) | HK$97 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (HK$55) | HK$96 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (HK$453) | HK$627 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (HK$321) | HK$332 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (HK$811) | HK$676 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (HK$637) | HK$986 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (HK$174,107) | HK$207,682 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (HK$270) | HK$496 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (HK$43) | HK$35 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (HK$101) | HK$102 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (HK$322) | HK$379 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (HK$37) | HK$66 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (HK$29) | HK$29 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (HK$32) | HK$32 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (HK$16) | HK$21 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (HK$120) | HK$165 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (HK$184) | HK$378 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (HK$76) | HK$201 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (HK$384) | HK$446 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (HK$419) | HK$559 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (HK$83) | HK$123 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (HK$38) | HK$45 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (HK$22) | HK$54 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (HK$5,176) | HK$3,000 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (HK$1.13) | HK$3.33 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (HK$411) | HK$700 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (HK$34) | HK$72 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,851 prices entered by 914 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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