Cost of living in Mexico compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 (€5.18) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (€2.71) | €4.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.97) | €1.23 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.55) | €3.39 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (€1.05) | €1.96 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (€3.24) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.94) | €1.80 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€1.13) | €1.33 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€1.04) | €1.32 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (€10) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (€1.34) | €1.91 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.95) | €1.35 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,445 (€936) | €1,316 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,964 (€431) | €931 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,235 (€59) | €117 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,855 (€522) | €812 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,716 (€275) | €616 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 897 (€43) | €87 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (€19) | €23 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,586 (€365) | €337 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,960 (€94) | €109 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.89) | €4.91 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (€4.12) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 856 (€41) | €86 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 630 (€30) | €31 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,512 (€73) | €88 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,216 (€59) | €116 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 323,328 (€15,562) | €22,856 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.97) | €1.56 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 499 (€24) | €36 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.79) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (€10) | €10 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 566 (€27) | €81 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (€3.38) | €6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.37) | €3.22 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.72) | €2.67 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.43) | €2.27 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.44) | €1.83 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 187 (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (€17) | €37 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 904 (€43) | €95 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 659 (€32) | €63 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 109 (€5.26) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (€2.82) | €1.48 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.97) | €5.00 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,884 (€476) | €445 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.77 (€0.09) | €0.15 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 880 (€42) | €60 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (€2.68) | €5.39 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,560 prices entered by 1,845 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Italy
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