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$ 154 (28 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (20 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (3.73 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (5.91 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (4.10 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (4.40 ₪) | 4.77 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (3.96 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (40 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (5.10 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (3.53 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,050 (3,529 ₪) | 7,889 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,926 (1,654 ₪) | 5,887 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (235 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,636 (1,971 ₪) | 5,043 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,897 (1,092 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (174 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (72 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,514 (1,392 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,954 (362 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (19 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (16 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 (158 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 636 (118 ₪) | 172 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,507 (279 ₪) | 454 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,213 (225 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,673 (60,337 ₪) | 134,015 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (3.74 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (92 ₪) | 219 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (15 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 228 (42 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (102 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (5.61 ₪) | 5.69 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (5.48 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 175 (32 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (64 ₪) | 151 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (26 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 942 (174 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (123 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (20 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (8 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,897 (1,834 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (0.29 ₪) | 0.87 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 848 (157 ₪) | 287 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (10 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.18527
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,280 prices entered by 1,551 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Israel
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