- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (HK$49) | HK$91 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (HK$39) | HK$37 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (HK$27) | HK$41 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (HK$13) | HK$36 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (HK$9) | HK$26 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (HK$25) | HK$85 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (HK$16) | HK$30 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (HK$8) | HK$14 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (HK$88) | HK$143 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (HK$10) | HK$16 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,031 (HK$7,934) | HK$40,757 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,746 (HK$4,063) | HK$29,873 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,447 (HK$603) | HK$1,215 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (HK$4,375) | HK$24,044 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (HK$2,417) | HK$17,141 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (HK$574) | HK$811 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (HK$163) | HK$191 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,207 (HK$3,421) | HK$4,857 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (HK$861) | HK$1,000 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (HK$43) | HK$74 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (HK$39) | HK$70 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (HK$347) | HK$568 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (HK$271) | HK$312 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (HK$597) | HK$627 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (HK$499) | HK$1,068 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,363 (HK$124,800) | HK$213,438 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (HK$7) | HK$15 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 504 (HK$210) | HK$517 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 74 (HK$31) | HK$56 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (HK$74) | HK$76 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 537 (HK$224) | HK$318 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (HK$28) | HK$43 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (HK$20) | HK$39 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (HK$21) | HK$64 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (HK$12) | HK$19 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (HK$49) | HK$247 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 365 (HK$152) | HK$361 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (HK$57) | HK$196 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,151 (HK$480) | HK$856 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 714 (HK$298) | HK$870 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 98 (HK$41) | HK$107 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (HK$22) | HK$44 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (HK$18) | HK$63 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,225 (HK$4,263) | HK$3,478 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (HK$1.00) | HK$0.96 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 652 (HK$272) | HK$892 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (HK$21) | HK$57 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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HKD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,791 prices entered by 1,633 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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