Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 239 (HK$90) | HK$91 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 132 (HK$50) | HK$42 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (HK$23) | HK$48 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (HK$8) | HK$26 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (HK$14) | HK$34 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (HK$9) | HK$28 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (HK$26) | HK$118 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (HK$17) | HK$31 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (HK$10) | HK$26 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (HK$98) | HK$167 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 82% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,177 (HK$7,251) | HK$45,755 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,197 (HK$3,477) | HK$31,261 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (HK$404) | HK$1,406 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,241 (HK$4,250) | HK$31,738 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,186 (HK$2,339) | HK$20,623 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 772 (HK$292) | HK$974 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (HK$146) | HK$256 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,924 (HK$2,618) | HK$4,284 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,222 (HK$840) | HK$1,352 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (HK$40) | HK$97 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 94 (HK$36) | HK$97 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 870 (HK$329) | HK$727 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 663 (HK$251) | HK$358 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,509 (HK$570) | HK$682 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,156 (HK$437) | HK$1,297 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 341,317 (HK$129,060) | HK$225,372 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (HK$8) | HK$19 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 (HK$206) | HK$600 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (HK$33) | HK$57 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 226 (HK$85) | HK$110 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 572 (HK$216) | HK$396 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (HK$30) | HK$73 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (HK$19) | HK$49 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (HK$22) | HK$51 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (HK$11) | HK$13 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 198 (HK$75) | HK$322 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 319 (HK$121) | HK$371 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 152 (HK$57) | HK$205 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 841 (HK$318) | HK$1,824 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 726 (HK$274) | HK$1,044 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 (HK$55) | HK$112 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 77 (HK$29) | HK$47 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (HK$16) | HK$69 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,752 (HK$4,444) | HK$3,953 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.14 (HK$1.19) | HK$1.03 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 934 (HK$353) | HK$806 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (HK$25) | HK$63 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,289 prices entered by 1,224 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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