Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 45% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (3,110 KZT) | 2,240 KZT | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (2,135 KZT) | 1,582 KZT | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (1,197 KZT) | 761 KZT | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (406 KZT) | 319 KZT | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (642 KZT) | 447 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (446 KZT) | 743 KZT | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (1,349 KZT) | 1,428 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (813 KZT) | 445 KZT | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (480 KZT) | 152 KZT | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (431 KZT) | 301 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (4,355 KZT) | 2,732 KZT | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (556 KZT) | 393 KZT | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (386 KZT) | 146 KZT | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 27% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,036 (384,206 KZT) | 250,558 KZT | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,880 (179,229 KZT) | 144,122 KZT | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (25,602 KZT) | 22,937 KZT | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,745 (216,868 KZT) | 177,209 KZT | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,879 (118,663 KZT) | 101,996 KZT | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 940 (18,968 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 388 (7,831 KZT) | 4,621 KZT | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,540 (152,172 KZT) | 114,898 KZT | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,957 (39,498 KZT) | 33,540 KZT | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (2,013 KZT) | 3,938 KZT | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (1,764 KZT) | 3,087 KZT | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 12% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 855 (17,266 KZT) | 21,850 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 637 (12,855 KZT) | 13,410 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (30,560 KZT) | 37,362 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,214 (24,505 KZT) | 33,502 KZT | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 50% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,253 (6,564,623 KZT) | 5,902,750 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (407 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (10,051 KZT) | 5,583 KZT | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (1,578 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 226 (4,555 KZT) | 4,067 KZT | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (11,133 KZT) | 5,472 KZT | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (1,360 KZT) | 1,275 KZT | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (989 KZT) | 1,418 KZT | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (1,179 KZT) | 1,022 KZT | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (612 KZT) | 576 KZT | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (598 KZT) | 718 KZT | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 173 (3,489 KZT) | 4,221 KZT | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 350 (7,057 KZT) | 8,344 KZT | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (2,816 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 947 (19,115 KZT) | 35,000 KZT | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 665 (13,415 KZT) | 15,531 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (2,235 KZT) | 2,280 KZT | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (1,194 KZT) | 901 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (831 KZT) | 803 KZT | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,915 (200,110 KZT) | 229,990 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.59 (32 KZT) | 20 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 847 (17,093 KZT) | 34,874 KZT | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (1,106 KZT) | 431 KZT | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
20.183
KZT
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,141 prices entered by 1,439 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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