- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 121 (HK$51) | HK$98 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (HK$40) | HK$36 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (HK$27) | HK$40 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (HK$7) | HK$25 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (HK$13) | HK$35 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (HK$9) | HK$35 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (HK$26) | HK$83 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (HK$16) | HK$34 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (HK$9) | HK$22 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 209 (HK$88) | HK$140 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (HK$10) | HK$16 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,894 (HK$7,995) | HK$40,163 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,989 (HK$4,227) | HK$29,395 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,321 (HK$559) | HK$1,408 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,108 (HK$4,277) | HK$23,033 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,968 (HK$2,526) | HK$16,378 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,242 (HK$526) | HK$811 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (HK$163) | HK$193 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,421 (HK$3,563) | HK$4,582 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,918 (HK$812) | HK$1,122 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 95 (HK$40) | HK$73 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (HK$34) | HK$59 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 839 (HK$355) | HK$589 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 665 (HK$282) | HK$274 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,383 (HK$585) | HK$663 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,215 (HK$514) | HK$1,109 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 287,063 (HK$121,471) | HK$232,983 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (HK$7) | HK$15 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 520 (HK$220) | HK$527 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (HK$34) | HK$54 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 179 (HK$76) | HK$76 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 536 (HK$227) | HK$325 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (HK$26) | HK$45 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (HK$21) | HK$40 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (HK$22) | HK$52 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (HK$56) | HK$253 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 366 (HK$155) | HK$393 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (HK$58) | HK$197 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,165 (HK$493) | HK$1,379 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 677 (HK$286) | HK$937 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (HK$39) | HK$110 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (HK$22) | HK$44 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (HK$18) | HK$71 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,850 (HK$4,168) | HK$3,478 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.81 (HK$1.61) | HK$1.38 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 648 (HK$274) | HK$827 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (HK$21) | HK$58 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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