Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (HK$64) | HK$92 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (HK$44) | HK$40 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (HK$25) | HK$41 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (HK$8) | HK$25 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (HK$13) | HK$31 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (HK$9) | HK$21 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (HK$28) | HK$92 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (HK$10) | HK$16 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (HK$9) | HK$13 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (HK$90) | HK$198 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 79% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,036 (HK$7,924) | HK$45,591 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,880 (HK$3,697) | HK$31,395 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (HK$528) | HK$1,153 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,745 (HK$4,473) | HK$26,258 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,879 (HK$2,447) | HK$17,654 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 940 (HK$391) | HK$803 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 388 (HK$162) | HK$187 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,540 (HK$3,139) | HK$3,894 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,957 (HK$815) | HK$744 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (HK$42) | HK$84 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (HK$36) | HK$86 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 855 (HK$356) | HK$583 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 637 (HK$265) | HK$309 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (HK$630) | HK$830 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,214 (HK$505) | HK$1,065 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,253 (HK$135,396) | HK$201,611 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (HK$207) | HK$477 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (HK$33) | HK$71 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 226 (HK$94) | HK$87 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (HK$230) | HK$366 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (HK$28) | HK$59 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (HK$20) | HK$43 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (HK$24) | HK$47 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (HK$13) | HK$12 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (HK$12) | HK$22 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 173 (HK$72) | HK$254 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 350 (HK$146) | HK$375 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (HK$58) | HK$201 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 947 (HK$394) | HK$1,036 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 665 (HK$277) | HK$1,006 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (HK$46) | HK$119 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (HK$25) | HK$43 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (HK$17) | HK$48 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,915 (HK$4,127) | HK$3,834 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.58 (HK$0.66) | HK$1.02 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 847 (HK$353) | HK$849 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (HK$23) | HK$59 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,703 prices entered by 1,600 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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