- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (€5.46) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (€4.12) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 (€2.72) | €4.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (€0.80) | €1.20 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.46) | €3.55 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.91) | €2.35 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (€3.11) | €5.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.78) | €2.05 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (€0.87) | €1.23 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (€0.89) | €2.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 194 (€9) | €13 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (€1.10) | €2.25 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (€0.79) | €1.34 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 16,908 (€799) | €1,912 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,073 (€382) | €1,484 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,316 (€62) | €163 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,580 (€453) | €1,373 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,065 (€239) | €964 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,148 (€54) | €106 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 371 (€18) | €42 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,105 (€383) | €499 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,739 (€82) | €139 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 97 (€4.60) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 49 (€2.33) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (€39) | €86 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (€32) | €40 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,360 (€64) | €92 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,267 (€60) | €97 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 270,488 (€12,784) | €26,310 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (€0.76) | €1.34 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (€23) | €115 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.73) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 188 (€9) | €18 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 515 (€24) | €56 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 71 (€3.36) | €4.64 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.30) | €3.78 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.55) | €4.74 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (€1.24) | €2.47 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (€1.22) | €2.91 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 130 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 364 (€17) | €41 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€6) | €20 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,023 (€48) | €80 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 724 (€34) | €68 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (€4.71) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (€2.38) | €3.29 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.89) | €5.86 | - 68% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Mex$ 9,519 (€450) | €489 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.48 (€0.07) | €0.26 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 731 (€35) | €48 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.38) | €11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Ireland
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