Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 243 (41 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (24 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (3.94 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (4.24 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 78 (13 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (4.62 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (4.17 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (45 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (5.51 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (3.59 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,974 (3,211 ₪) | 7,829 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,458 (1,601 ₪) | 5,718 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,099 (186 ₪) | 737 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,658 (1,973 ₪) | 5,142 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,008 (1,017 ₪) | 4,030 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 840 (142 ₪) | 395 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (68 ₪) | 75 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,474 (1,265 ₪) | 2,204 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,474 (419 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (19 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 113 (19 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (155 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (110 ₪) | 187 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (270 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (210 ₪) | 516 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,877 (56,000 ₪) | 140,987 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (3.61 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (88 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (14 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (34 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 590 (100 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (9 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (10 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (5.08 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (5.41 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (39 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (54 ₪) | 190 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (26 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (126 ₪) | 389 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (125 ₪) | 334 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (25 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (2,054 ₪) | 2,510 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (0.46 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (154 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (11 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.16925
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,830 prices entered by 1,128 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Israel
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