Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 27% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 267 (5,210 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 148 (2,894 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (1,331 Ft) | 960 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (510 Ft) | 487 Ft | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (889 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (502 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (1,702 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (937 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (621 Ft) | 396 Ft | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (553 Ft) | 355 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (5,027 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (670 Ft) | 591 Ft | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (466 Ft) | 408 Ft | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,793 (406,179 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,455 (204,238 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,047 (20,453 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,991 (253,776 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,721 (131,289 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 717 (13,998 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 396 (7,729 Ft) | 5,036 Ft | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,631 (129,532 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,526 (49,352 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (2,274 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 124 (2,428 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 4% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 969 (18,933 Ft) | 28,322 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 712 (13,915 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,696 (33,126 Ft) | 28,740 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,261 (24,625 Ft) | 33,768 Ft | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 386,961 (7,559,191 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (443 Ft) | 641 Ft | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (10,611 Ft) | 9,520 Ft | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 92 (1,790 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (3,906 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 589 (11,513 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (1,484 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (1,186 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (1,314 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (774 Ft) | 628 Ft | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (689 Ft) | 977 Ft | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 244 (4,771 Ft) | 4,520 Ft | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (7,099 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (3,056 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 724 (14,134 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 768 (14,997 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 164 (3,202 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (1,556 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (879 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,520 (225,048 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (45 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 883 (17,258 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (1,528 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
19.535
HUF
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,941 prices entered by 1,094 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Hungary
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