- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (22 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (18 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (3.50 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (5.86 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (3.70 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (12 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (4.58 ₪) | 4.63 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (3.98 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (42 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (4.77 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (3.92 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,606 (3,743 ₪) | 7,915 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,093 (1,927 ₪) | 5,783 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (294 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (2,121 ₪) | 4,670 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (1,191 ₪) | 3,214 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (292 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (73 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (1,547 ₪) | 2,028 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (391 ₪) | 389 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (15 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 816 (156 ₪) | 321 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (123 ₪) | 207 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,455 (278 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (244 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,775 (57,237 ₪) | 133,757 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (3.52 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (89 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 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$ 73 (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (33 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 533 (102 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (10 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (5.26 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (5.25 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 119 (23 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 368 (70 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (26 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,203 (230 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 720 (138 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (19 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (1,982 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (0.46 ₪) | 0.74 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 702 (134 ₪) | 306 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (10 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19093
ILS
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,583 prices entered by 1,486 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Israel
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