Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 215 (HK$83) | HK$79 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (HK$46) | HK$39 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (HK$21) | HK$45 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (HK$8) | HK$23 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (HK$14) | HK$28 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (HK$28) | HK$92 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (HK$16) | HK$25 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (HK$91) | HK$234 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (HK$8) | HK$19 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 80% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,962 (HK$7,360) | HK$43,249 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,587 (HK$3,333) | HK$30,827 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,039 (HK$403) | HK$1,664 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,151 (HK$3,940) | HK$23,566 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,885 (HK$1,896) | HK$15,226 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 726 (HK$282) | HK$1,385 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (HK$149) | HK$142 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,008 (HK$2,720) | HK$5,312 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,022 (HK$785) | HK$1,310 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (HK$39) | HK$69 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (HK$35) | HK$90 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 845 (HK$328) | HK$704 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (HK$252) | HK$314 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,499 (HK$582) | HK$728 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,095 (HK$425) | HK$1,295 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 340,943 (HK$132,330) | HK$245,322 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (HK$7) | HK$17 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (HK$205) | HK$597 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (HK$32) | HK$49 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 176 (HK$68) | HK$132 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 (HK$201) | HK$463 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (HK$31) | HK$59 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (HK$20) | HK$39 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (HK$21) | HK$53 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 192 (HK$74) | HK$265 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (HK$122) | HK$362 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 147 (HK$57) | HK$190 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 833 (HK$323) | HK$1,027 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 681 (HK$264) | HK$866 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (HK$47) | HK$107 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (HK$28) | HK$45 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (HK$15) | HK$69 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,977 (HK$3,873) | HK$3,416 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.61 (HK$1.01) | HK$1.17 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 983 (HK$381) | HK$887 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (HK$24) | HK$62 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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