- 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$ 118 (22 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (17 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (3.42 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (5.67 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (3.59 ₪) | 5.77 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (11 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (4.35 ₪) | 4.42 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (3.89 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (41 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (4.65 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (3.71 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (3,610 ₪) | 7,625 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (1,919 ₪) | 5,601 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (296 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (2,175 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (1,218 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (296 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (70 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (1,491 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (367 ₪) | 397 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (16 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (147 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 660 (121 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (274 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,287 (237 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,963 (57,568 ₪) | 133,617 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (3.46 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (86 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (14 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (34 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (100 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (13 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (5.12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (5.32 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (23 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 (70 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (25 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (218 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (136 ₪) | 252 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (19 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,347 (1,903 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (0.42 ₪) | 0.74 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (131 ₪) | 324 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (10 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.18394
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,481 prices entered by 1,451 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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