- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (€5.15) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (€4.13) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€2.87) | €4.47 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.81) | €1.24 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.35) | €3.91 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.85) | €2.54 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (€2.69) | €5.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.63) | €2.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.03) | €1.13 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.92) | €2.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.11) | €2.33 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.88) | €1.51 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (€857) | €2,145 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (€455) | €1,692 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (€70) | €153 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (€516) | €1,496 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (€289) | €1,090 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (€70) | €112 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (€17) | €42 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (€354) | €398 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (€87) | €103 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (€4.53) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (€3.87) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 799 (€35) | €82 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 656 (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (€65) | €89 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,293 (€56) | €98 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 69% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,016 (€13,619) | €24,134 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.82) | €1.40 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (€20) | €111 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.37) | €4.98 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (€24) | €56 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€2.99) | €4.73 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.14) | €3.06 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.33) | €4.82 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.21) | €1.88 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.26) | €2.40 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (€5.36) | €15 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 (€17) | €39 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€5.94) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (€52) | €85 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (€32) | €67 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (€4.51) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.39) | €3.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€1.94) | €5.91 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,287 (€449) | €517 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (€0.10) | €0.48 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (€31) | €46 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.28) | €12 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04365
EUR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,528 prices entered by 1,835 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Ireland
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