- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (23 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (18 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (3.46 ₪) | 6.00 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (5.92 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (3.96 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (12 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (4.57 ₪) | 4.78 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (3.90 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (42 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (4.72 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (3.87 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,916 (3,642 ₪) | 8,007 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,746 (1,876 ₪) | 5,919 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,447 (279 ₪) | 688 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (2,020 ₪) | 4,958 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (1,116 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (265 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 390 (75 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,207 (1,580 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (398 ₪) | 412 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (18 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (160 ₪) | 362 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 658 (127 ₪) | 196 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (276 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (231 ₪) | 490 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,706 (57,703 ₪) | 134,665 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (3.43 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 508 (98 ₪) | 235 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 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$ 74 (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (34 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 537 (103 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (10 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (5.49 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (5.32 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (23 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 365 (70 ₪) | 148 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (27 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,133 (218 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 714 (138 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 98 (19 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,196 (1,963 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (0.46 ₪) | 0.79 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 652 (126 ₪) | 302 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (10 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19253
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,921 prices entered by 1,585 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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