- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 51% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (2,272 KZT) | 2,076 KZT | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (1,819 KZT) | 1,600 KZT | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (1,248 KZT) | 580 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (358 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (599 KZT) | 391 KZT | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (379 KZT) | 358 KZT | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (1,197 KZT) | 1,236 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (723 KZT) | 447 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (468 KZT) | 152 KZT | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (408 KZT) | 244 KZT | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 218 (4,263 KZT) | 2,716 KZT | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (488 KZT) | 367 KZT | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (401 KZT) | 113 KZT | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 44% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,573 (382,365 KZT) | 211,574 KZT | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,093 (197,168 KZT) | 152,112 KZT | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (30,126 KZT) | 21,922 KZT | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (217,001 KZT) | 155,322 KZT | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (121,831 KZT) | 100,980 KZT | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (29,890 KZT) | 13,876 KZT | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (7,448 KZT) | 3,867 KZT | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (158,253 KZT) | 107,687 KZT | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (39,973 KZT) | 34,087 KZT | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (1,980 KZT) | 2,923 KZT | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (1,538 KZT) | 3,129 KZT | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 816 (15,940 KZT) | 20,466 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (12,577 KZT) | 15,085 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,453 (28,385 KZT) | 33,865 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (24,989 KZT) | 31,879 KZT | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 30% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,775 (5,856,269 KZT) | 6,037,800 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (360 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (9,109 KZT) | 6,091 KZT | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 2% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (1,435 KZT) | 2,324 KZT | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (3,368 KZT) | 4,265 KZT | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 534 (10,431 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (1,314 KZT) | 1,467 KZT | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (921 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (991 KZT) | 975 KZT | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (538 KZT) | 460 KZT | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (538 KZT) | 515 KZT | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (2,311 KZT) | 4,335 KZT | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 368 (7,195 KZT) | 10,835 KZT | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (2,657 KZT) | 3,283 KZT | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,203 (23,510 KZT) | 9,333 KZT | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 717 (14,010 KZT) | 17,071 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 99 (1,943 KZT) | 1,901 KZT | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (1,051 KZT) | 1,032 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (846 KZT) | 868 KZT | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (202,763 KZT) | 209,267 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (47 KZT) | 11 KZT | + 328% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 695 (13,572 KZT) | 19,984 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (1,012 KZT) | 418 KZT | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.536
KZT
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,027 prices entered by 1,282 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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