Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (68 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (35 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (21 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (62 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (5.59 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | + 0% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (4,965 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (2,538 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (278 ₪) | 675 ₪ | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (3,000 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (1,687 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (196 ₪) | 360 ₪ | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (95 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (1,381 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (598 ₪) | 538 ₪ | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (25 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (26 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (216 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (152 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (386 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (303 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (82,756 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (5.07 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (128 ₪) | 224 ₪ | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (21 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (48 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (153 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (17 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (8 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (7 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (57 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 11% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Mexico | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (87 ₪) | 159 ₪ | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (36 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (183 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (199 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (39 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (18 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (11 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (2,460 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (0.54 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (196 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (16 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.22021
ILS
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MXN
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Cost of living in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Israel
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