Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 215 (36 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (20 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (3.47 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (5.89 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (4.10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (12 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (4.05 ₪) | 4.61 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (3.93 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (39 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (4.95 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (3.39 ₪) | 5.51 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,004 (3,158 ₪) | 7,239 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,629 (1,434 ₪) | 6,044 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,039 (173 ₪) | 725 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,165 (1,689 ₪) | 4,936 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,868 (809 ₪) | 3,620 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 725 (121 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (64 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,008 (1,165 ₪) | 1,238 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,022 (336 ₪) | 394 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (17 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (15 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 845 (140 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (108 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,499 (249 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,095 (182 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 340,943 (56,664 ₪) | 137,710 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (3.15 ₪) | 5.66 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (88 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (14 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 176 (29 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 (86 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (13 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (8 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (4.87 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (4.87 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 192 (32 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (52 ₪) | 137 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 147 (24 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 833 (138 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 681 (113 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (20 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (6 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,977 (1,658 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.61 (0.43 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 983 (163 ₪) | 248 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.16620
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,794 prices entered by 1,305 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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