Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 323 (HK$136) | HK$81 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 182 (HK$77) | HK$50 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 74 (HK$31) | HK$39 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (HK$21) | HK$30 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (HK$14) | HK$25 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (HK$38) | HK$98 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (HK$20) | HK$31 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (HK$14) | HK$20 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (HK$13) | HK$18 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 272 (HK$115) | HK$210 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (HK$16) | HK$17 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (HK$11) | HK$19 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,494 (HK$10,334) | HK$39,730 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,965 (HK$5,470) | HK$27,196 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,210 (HK$510) | HK$2,628 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,768 (HK$6,652) | HK$19,653 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,787 (HK$3,285) | HK$13,702 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 694 (HK$293) | HK$799 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 397 (HK$168) | HK$191 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,861 (HK$2,473) | HK$3,504 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,286 (HK$965) | HK$1,032 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 142 (HK$60) | HK$104 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 131 (HK$55) | HK$78 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 953 (HK$402) | HK$609 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 764 (HK$322) | HK$310 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,699 (HK$717) | HK$705 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,429 (HK$603) | HK$1,125 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 407,184 (HK$171,786) | HK$295,896 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (HK$10) | HK$25 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 674 (HK$285) | HK$561 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (HK$45) | HK$353 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 278 (HK$117) | HK$88 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (HK$279) | HK$431 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 106 (HK$45) | HK$40 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (HK$30) | HK$24 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 82 (HK$35) | HK$68 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (HK$17) | HK$19 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (HK$17) | HK$23 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 306 (HK$129) | HK$176 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (HK$161) | HK$264 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 179 (HK$75) | HK$199 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,041 (HK$439) | HK$500 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 825 (HK$348) | HK$554 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 187 (HK$79) | HK$165 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 98 (HK$41) | HK$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 57 (HK$24) | HK$60 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,563 (HK$4,456) | HK$11,770 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.22 (HK$1.36) | HK$1.17 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 947 (HK$400) | HK$641 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (HK$35) | HK$102 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,178 prices entered by 598 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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