- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (23 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (19 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (3.61 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (5.92 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (4.01 ₪) | 5.54 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (4.67 ₪) | 4.22 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (4.16 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (42 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (4.86 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (3.87 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,366 (3,739 ₪) | 7,503 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,230 (1,975 ₪) | 5,501 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,629 (314 ₪) | 820 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,212 (2,358 ₪) | 4,368 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (1,323 ₪) | 3,250 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (254 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (74 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,037 (1,552 ₪) | 1,610 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (390 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (21 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (15 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (162 ₪) | 382 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (130 ₪) | 173 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,522 (294 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (256 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 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$ 318,986 (61,594 ₪) | 131,348 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (3.70 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 457 (88 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (35 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (105 ₪) | 477 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (14 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (5.46 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (5.75 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 128 (25 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (73 ₪) | 139 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (27 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (235 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 744 (144 ₪) | 257 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (20 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (9 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,381 (2,005 ₪) | 2,298 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (0.45 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 761 (147 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (10 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.19309
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,037 prices entered by 1,380 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Israel
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