- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (21 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (17 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (3.24 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (5.54 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (3.75 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (11 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (4.08 ₪) | 4.94 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (3.58 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (38 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (4.44 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (3.66 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,760 (3,416 ₪) | 7,984 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,191 (1,856 ₪) | 5,787 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,391 (253 ₪) | 682 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,313 (1,878 ₪) | 4,890 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,115 (1,114 ₪) | 3,634 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,284 (234 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (70 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,253 (1,503 ₪) | 2,070 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (354 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (18 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 94 (17 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 838 (153 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (121 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,396 (254 ₪) | 432 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,199 (218 ₪) | 475 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 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$ 294,929 (53,708 ₪) | 135,293 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (3.19 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 520 (95 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (32 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (102 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (9 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (4.95 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (4.89 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (23 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 365 (66 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (25 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,142 (208 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 701 (128 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 93 (17 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (9 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,923 (1,807 ₪) | 2,442 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (0.71 ₪) | 1.34 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 651 (118 ₪) | 307 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (9 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.18210
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,346 prices entered by 1,625 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Israel
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Andorra is 25% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 37% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Israel
- Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Angola is 10% more expensive than in Israel
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Israel