- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.46) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (€4.42) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€3.01) | €4.48 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.86) | €1.22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.42) | €3.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.96) | €2.37 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (€2.92) | €4.99 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.75) | €2.08 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.12) | €1.14 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.98) | €2.37 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.16) | €2.36 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.91) | €1.46 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,272 (€885) | €2,129 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,107 (€464) | €1,710 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (€75) | €160 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,101 (€556) | €1,492 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,807 (€313) | €1,087 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (€60) | €110 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€18) | €43 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,049 (€370) | €397 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,024 (€93) | €110 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (€5.01) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (€3.54) | €12 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (€31) | €36 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,538 (€71) | €88 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,352 (€62) | €105 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,271 (€14,618) | €24,566 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.88) | €1.41 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 455 (€21) | €107 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.53) | €5.62 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (€9) | €18 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 544 (€25) | €56 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (€3.31) | €4.82 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.30) | €3.02 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.57) | €4.75 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.30) | €1.87 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.40) | €2.30 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 126 (€5.78) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 (€18) | €38 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,214 (€56) | €98 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 752 (€35) | €66 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (€4.74) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.53) | €3.23 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (€2.07) | €5.93 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,363 (€476) | €474 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.30 (€0.11) | €0.43 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 766 (€35) | €43 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.41) | €12 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.04593
EUR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,307 prices entered by 1,709 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Ireland
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