Cost of living in Mexico compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 74% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Mexico | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (﷼ 772,120) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (﷼ 403,584) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (﷼ 175,803) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (﷼ 70,080) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (﷼ 117,501) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (﷼ 75,580) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (﷼ 237,139) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (﷼ 125,168) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (﷼ 88,943) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (﷼ 75,260) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (﷼ 703,378) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (﷼ 89,659) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (﷼ 63,798) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 86% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 86% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Mexico | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (﷼ 56,713,718) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (﷼ 28,987,330) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (﷼ 3,172,654) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (﷼ 34,267,792) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (﷼ 19,269,851) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (﷼ 2,233,480) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (﷼ 1,087,200) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (﷼ 15,775,384) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (﷼ 6,827,097) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (﷼ 289,315) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (﷼ 299,927) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 91% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 91% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Mexico | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (﷼ 2,462,185) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (﷼ 1,741,247) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (﷼ 4,405,147) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (﷼ 3,457,869) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 85% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 85% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Mexico | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (﷼ 945,288,993) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (﷼ 57,940) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (﷼ 1,467,547) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 84% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Mexico | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (﷼ 234,691) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (﷼ 548,808) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (﷼ 1,750,451) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (﷼ 199,359) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (﷼ 158,042) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (﷼ 174,279) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (﷼ 88,819) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (﷼ 85,608) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (﷼ 653,444) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 84% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Mexico | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (﷼ 997,032) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (﷼ 413,092) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (﷼ 2,085,756) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (﷼ 2,274,671) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (﷼ 450,813) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (﷼ 204,087) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (﷼ 122,139) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (﷼ 28,102,683) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (﷼ 6,130) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (﷼ 2,233,787) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (﷼ 186,598) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 84% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,448 prices entered by 925 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 84% cheaper than in Iran
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