Cost of living in Mexico compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (Dinar 5.797) | Dinar 9 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (Dinar 3.981) | Dinar 5.050 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 (Dinar 2.184) | Dinar 2.349 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 1.029 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (Dinar 1.195) | Dinar 1.763 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (Dinar 0.831) | Dinar 0.532 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (Dinar 2.513) | Dinar 3.566 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (Dinar 1.509) | Dinar 1.163 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (Dinar 0.881) | Dinar 0.694 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (Dinar 0.807) | Dinar 3.008 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 215 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (Dinar 1.040) | Dinar 1.032 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (Dinar 0.725) | Dinar 0.362 | + 100% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,082 (Dinar 719) | Dinar 497 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,896 (Dinar 335) | Dinar 366 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,262 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 79 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,724 (Dinar 404) | Dinar 323 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,857 (Dinar 221) | Dinar 197 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 83 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,533 (Dinar 284) | Dinar 248 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,952 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 60 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (Dinar 3.786) | Dinar 5.580 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (Dinar 3.317) | Dinar 7 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 856 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 61 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 634 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 48 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,510 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 78 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,212 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 63 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 326,490 (Dinar 12,294) | Dinar 18,759 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (Dinar 0.760) | Dinar 0.906 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 497 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 34 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (Dinar 2.941) | Dinar 4.146 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 225 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 23 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (Dinar 2.594) | Dinar 7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (Dinar 1.850) | Dinar 2.914 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (Dinar 2.216) | Dinar 3.173 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (Dinar 1.128) | Dinar 1.295 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (Dinar 1.125) | Dinar 2.335 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 175 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 343 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 29 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (Dinar 5.250) | Dinar 15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 922 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 37 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 662 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 36 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 109 (Dinar 4.102) | Dinar 7 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (Dinar 2.215) | Dinar 2.576 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (Dinar 1.552) | Dinar 5.470 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,893 (Dinar 373) | Dinar 426 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (Dinar 0.059) | Dinar 0.047 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 851 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 67 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (Dinar 2.068) | Dinar 2.326 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.03766
JOD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,448 prices entered by 1,465 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Jordan
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