Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 83% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Mexico | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 243 (5,206 KZT) | 2,595 KZT | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (2,988 KZT) | 1,978 KZT | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (1,361 KZT) | 762 KZT | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (499 KZT) | 343 KZT | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (795 KZT) | 554 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (538 KZT) | 747 KZT | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 78 (1,682 KZT) | 1,316 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (994 KZT) | 516 KZT | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (586 KZT) | 202 KZT | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (529 KZT) | 273 KZT | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (5,685 KZT) | 1,887 KZT | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (698 KZT) | 523 KZT | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (455 KZT) | 128 KZT | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 6% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Mexico | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,974 (407,137 KZT) | 302,208 KZT | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,458 (202,941 KZT) | 242,969 KZT | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,099 (23,583 KZT) | 31,312 KZT | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,658 (250,162 KZT) | 179,091 KZT | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,008 (128,922 KZT) | 136,130 KZT | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 840 (18,033 KZT) | 56,926 KZT | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (8,605 KZT) | 3,959 KZT | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,474 (160,378 KZT) | 153,431 KZT | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,474 (53,083 KZT) | 55,589 KZT | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (2,465 KZT) | 3,922 KZT | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 113 (2,432 KZT) | 4,824 KZT | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Mexico | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (19,676 KZT) | 15,693 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (13,999 KZT) | 16,027 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (34,176 KZT) | 23,361 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (26,656 KZT) | 32,005 KZT | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 19% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Mexico | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,877 (7,099,981 KZT) | 9,335,900 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (458 KZT) | 182 KZT | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (11,113 KZT) | 7,662 KZT | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 94% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Mexico | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (1,807 KZT) | 653 KZT | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (4,275 KZT) | 1,596 KZT | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 590 (12,670 KZT) | 4,969 KZT | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (1,629 KZT) | 2,200 KZT | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (1,181 KZT) | 650 KZT | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (1,248 KZT) | 813 KZT | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (645 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (686 KZT) | 260 KZT | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (4,948 KZT) | 2,532 KZT | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 16% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Mexico | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (6,824 KZT) | 8,645 KZT | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (3,352 KZT) | 2,749 KZT | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (15,918 KZT) | 14,000 KZT | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (15,894 KZT) | 16,350 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (3,203 KZT) | 1,999 KZT | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (1,761 KZT) | 1,104 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (898 KZT) | 961 KZT | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (260,355 KZT) | 322,404 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (59 KZT) | 12 KZT | + 411% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (19,512 KZT) | 13,543 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (1,428 KZT) | 588 KZT | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
21.458
KZT
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,695 prices entered by 1,098 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 28% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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