Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 287 (HK$120) | HK$95 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 145 (HK$61) | HK$45 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (HK$28) | HK$45 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (HK$17) | HK$36 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (HK$11) | HK$19 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 81 (HK$34) | HK$116 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (HK$19) | HK$28 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (HK$13) | HK$18 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (HK$113) | HK$144 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (HK$14) | HK$17 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 78% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,835 (HK$8,327) | HK$47,353 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,125 (HK$4,251) | HK$34,716 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,067 (HK$448) | HK$1,299 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,483 (HK$5,661) | HK$28,175 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,891 (HK$2,893) | HK$17,882 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 706 (HK$297) | HK$575 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (HK$161) | HK$237 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,089 (HK$2,976) | HK$6,546 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,426 (HK$1,018) | HK$2,108 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (HK$46) | HK$91 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (HK$50) | HK$87 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (HK$413) | HK$680 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 684 (HK$287) | HK$385 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (HK$705) | HK$666 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (HK$553) | HK$1,283 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 361,153 (HK$151,625) | HK$392,784 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (HK$226) | HK$529 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (HK$33) | HK$57 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 (HK$84) | HK$110 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 618 (HK$259) | HK$407 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (HK$33) | HK$83 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (HK$24) | HK$44 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (HK$27) | HK$51 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (HK$15) | HK$29 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 (HK$99) | HK$322 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 353 (HK$148) | HK$406 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (HK$66) | HK$207 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (HK$347) | HK$1,780 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 775 (HK$325) | HK$925 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (HK$64) | HK$168 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (HK$35) | HK$52 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (HK$18) | HK$59 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,268 (HK$5,151) | HK$3,953 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.20 (HK$1.34) | HK$1.03 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 918 (HK$385) | HK$992 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (HK$29) | HK$62 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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