Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 267 (57 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (31 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (15 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (5.53 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (5.51 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (7 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (5.98 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (55 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (5.22 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,938 (4,258 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,383 (2,217 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,041 (222 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,588 (2,688 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,783 (1,448 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 721 (154 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 399 (85 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,607 (1,411 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,555 (546 ₪) | 467 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (25 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 (27 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 967 (207 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 718 (153 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,709 (365 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,262 (270 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,066 (82,014 ₪) | 140,285 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (4.84 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 559 (119 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 91 (19 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 205 (44 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 592 (126 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (16 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (52 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 358 (77 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 155 (33 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (154 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 766 (164 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 163 (35 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (17 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (10 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (2,290 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.26 (0.48 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (190 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (17 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.21354
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,567 prices entered by 1,042 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Israel
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