Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 61% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 215 (4,528 KZT) | 2,443 KZT | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (2,494 KZT) | 1,754 KZT | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (1,124 KZT) | 815 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (441 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (746 KZT) | 463 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (520 KZT) | 672 KZT | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (1,521 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (848 KZT) | 580 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (513 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (499 KZT) | 288 KZT | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (4,922 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (628 KZT) | 437 KZT | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (430 KZT) | 132 KZT | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 30% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,962 (399,656 KZT) | 224,420 KZT | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,587 (180,980 KZT) | 145,801 KZT | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,039 (21,889 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,151 (213,956 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,885 (102,962 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 726 (15,299 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (8,081 KZT) | 4,454 KZT | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,008 (147,710 KZT) | 109,606 KZT | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,022 (42,608 KZT) | 37,576 KZT | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (2,112 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (1,898 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 845 (17,812 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (13,705 KZT) | 14,545 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,499 (31,602 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,095 (23,087 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 49% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 340,943 (7,185,873 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (399 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (11,157 KZT) | 6,021 KZT | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 30% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (1,727 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 176 (3,717 KZT) | 2,206 KZT | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 (10,921 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (1,701 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (1,060 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (1,164 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (618 KZT) | 441 KZT | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (617 KZT) | 625 KZT | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 192 (4,039 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (6,601 KZT) | 7,189 KZT | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 147 (3,099 KZT) | 2,794 KZT | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 833 (17,563 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 681 (14,349 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (2,563 KZT) | 2,072 KZT | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (1,522 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (815 KZT) | 799 KZT | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,977 (210,290 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.61 (55 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 983 (20,716 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (1,289 KZT) | 493 KZT | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
21.076
KZT
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,277 prices entered by 1,297 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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