- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (€4.82) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (€3.85) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (€2.60) | €4.30 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.74) | €1.28 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (€1.27) | €3.80 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.86) | €2.19 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.54) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.56) | €2.04 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.96) | €1.34 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (€0.83) | €1.31 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 211 (€9) | €7 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €2.02 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €1.26 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,215 (€801) | €1,343 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,163 (€424) | €898 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,445 (€60) | €123 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,322 (€430) | €799 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,961 (€249) | €561 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,321 (€55) | €124 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (€16) | €23 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,231 (€343) | €381 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,999 (€83) | €121 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 97 (€4.05) | €4.73 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 97 (€4.03) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 822 (€34) | €84 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (€27) | €34 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,409 (€59) | €90 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,208 (€50) | €119 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,060 (€12,388) | €20,211 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.73) | €1.49 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 511 (€21) | €35 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (€3.04) | €9 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 182 (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (€22) | €83 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 66 (€2.77) | €4.85 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.05) | €3.47 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.09) | €3.04 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.15) | €2.19 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (€1.12) | €1.99 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 122 (€5.09) | €19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (€15) | €32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (€5.61) | €17 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,118 (€47) | €65 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 705 (€29) | €63 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (€3.92) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (€2.16) | €1.57 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.73) | €4.96 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,146 (€423) | €481 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.43 (€0.10) | €0.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 663 (€28) | €59 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.11) | €5.27 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Italy
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