- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 115 (1,961 KZT) | 2,160 KZT | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (1,576 KZT) | 1,568 KZT | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (1,063 KZT) | 687 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (303 KZT) | 319 KZT | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (520 KZT) | 402 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (349 KZT) | 427 KZT | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (1,037 KZT) | 1,396 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (635 KZT) | 466 KZT | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (391 KZT) | 153 KZT | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (339 KZT) | 209 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (3,614 KZT) | 2,830 KZT | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (414 KZT) | 393 KZT | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (333 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 21% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,042 (323,555 KZT) | 211,944 KZT | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,200 (173,311 KZT) | 148,183 KZT | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,458 (24,777 KZT) | 20,533 KZT | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,271 (174,509 KZT) | 144,397 KZT | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,015 (102,195 KZT) | 97,530 KZT | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,321 (22,439 KZT) | 11,457 KZT | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (6,511 KZT) | 3,805 KZT | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,320 (141,375 KZT) | 117,353 KZT | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,975 (33,559 KZT) | 32,762 KZT | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (1,674 KZT) | 2,983 KZT | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 101 (1,715 KZT) | 4,200 KZT | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 820 (13,935 KZT) | 19,028 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 641 (10,886 KZT) | 14,338 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,403 (23,836 KZT) | 31,958 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,203 (20,443 KZT) | 32,803 KZT | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 28% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 296,521 (5,038,278 KZT) | 5,764,280 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (300 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 516 (8,770 KZT) | 5,278 KZT | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (1,238 KZT) | 2,245 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (3,069 KZT) | 3,600 KZT | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 536 (9,108 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 66 (1,127 KZT) | 1,143 KZT | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (839 KZT) | 930 KZT | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (849 KZT) | 990 KZT | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (475 KZT) | 430 KZT | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (458 KZT) | 626 KZT | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (2,084 KZT) | 4,084 KZT | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 370 (6,295 KZT) | 10,958 KZT | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (2,300 KZT) | 3,462 KZT | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,105 (18,775 KZT) | 11,519 KZT | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 705 (11,985 KZT) | 18,160 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (1,602 KZT) | 1,988 KZT | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (882 KZT) | 987 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (706 KZT) | 900 KZT | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,185 (173,055 KZT) | 235,717 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (40 KZT) | 13 KZT | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 661 (11,234 KZT) | 21,524 KZT | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (860 KZT) | 397 KZT | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.991
KZT
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,305 prices entered by 1,398 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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