- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 55% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (2,378 KZT) | 2,009 KZT | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (1,916 KZT) | 1,614 KZT | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (1,294 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (373 KZT) | 312 KZT | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (612 KZT) | 407 KZT | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (417 KZT) | 401 KZT | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (1,266 KZT) | 1,323 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (759 KZT) | 443 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (484 KZT) | 142 KZT | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (426 KZT) | 264 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (4,297 KZT) | 2,724 KZT | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (503 KZT) | 379 KZT | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (403 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,235 (383,264 KZT) | 217,527 KZT | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (203,145 KZT) | 149,044 KZT | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (32,576 KZT) | 21,667 KZT | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,999 (239,088 KZT) | 158,793 KZT | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (136,485 KZT) | 99,778 KZT | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (26,214 KZT) | 14,148 KZT | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (7,614 KZT) | 3,832 KZT | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,054 (160,475 KZT) | 133,212 KZT | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (40,198 KZT) | 33,862 KZT | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (2,174 KZT) | 2,697 KZT | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (1,541 KZT) | 2,306 KZT | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 838 (16,703 KZT) | 22,021 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (13,439 KZT) | 15,040 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,525 (30,389 KZT) | 34,428 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (26,468 KZT) | 31,121 KZT | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 33% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,271 (6,341,601 KZT) | 6,194,470 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (382 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 455 (9,059 KZT) | 6,149 KZT | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 4% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (1,533 KZT) | 2,694 KZT | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (3,615 KZT) | 4,117 KZT | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (10,855 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (1,437 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (999 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (1,104 KZT) | 921 KZT | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (563 KZT) | 501 KZT | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (607 KZT) | 558 KZT | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 127 (2,537 KZT) | 4,165 KZT | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (7,543 KZT) | 8,657 KZT | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (2,749 KZT) | 3,468 KZT | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (24,256 KZT) | 15,868 KZT | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (14,948 KZT) | 16,024 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (2,061 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (1,089 KZT) | 1,120 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (892 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,363 (206,488 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (46 KZT) | 460 KZT | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 757 (15,077 KZT) | 16,852 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (1,045 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
19.925
KZT
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,628 prices entered by 1,190 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Kazakhstan
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