Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 213 (€9) | €14 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (€4.96) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (€2.23) | €4.59 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.88) | €1.04 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.49) | €3.46 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.04) | €2.38 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€3.04) | €4.59 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.69) | €2.21 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €1.21 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €2.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 233 (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.25) | €2.28 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.86) | €1.36 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 69% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,962 (€796) | €2,294 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,614 (€362) | €1,745 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,034 (€43) | €160 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,152 (€426) | €1,531 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,898 (€206) | €1,293 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 718 (€30) | €89 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,000 (€294) | €354 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,031 (€85) | €108 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.23) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.83) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 845 (€35) | €63 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (€27) | €32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,496 (€63) | €85 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,106 (€46) | €87 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 341,309 (€14,330) | €26,934 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.80) | €1.29 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 530 (€22) | €132 | - 83% | |
| 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$ 82 (€3.45) | €6 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 174 (€7) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 (€22) | €56 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (€3.43) | €4.83 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.12) | €3.04 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.33) | €4.50 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €2.12 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €2.35 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 190 (€8) | €18 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 311 (€13) | €40 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 146 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 836 (€35) | €109 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 680 (€29) | €66 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 121 (€5.09) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€3.00) | €3.68 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.62) | €6 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,977 (€419) | €411 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.61 (€0.11) | €0.39 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 991 (€42) | €46 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (€2.57) | €14 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,214 prices entered by 1,380 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Ireland
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