- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 42% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (2,148 KZT) | 1,981 KZT | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (1,721 KZT) | 1,604 KZT | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (1,198 KZT) | 601 KZT | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (338 KZT) | 312 KZT | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (562 KZT) | 402 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (355 KZT) | 370 KZT | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (1,123 KZT) | 1,327 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (679 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (430 KZT) | 146 KZT | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (385 KZT) | 249 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (4,051 KZT) | 2,570 KZT | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (461 KZT) | 364 KZT | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (367 KZT) | 117 KZT | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (357,076 KZT) | 220,036 KZT | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (189,831 KZT) | 150,903 KZT | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (29,307 KZT) | 21,479 KZT | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (215,092 KZT) | 166,505 KZT | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (120,494 KZT) | 101,522 KZT | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (29,271 KZT) | 13,749 KZT | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (6,969 KZT) | 3,937 KZT | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (147,410 KZT) | 107,687 KZT | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (36,249 KZT) | 34,087 KZT | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (1,888 KZT) | 2,923 KZT | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (1,612 KZT) | 2,937 KZT | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 799 (14,542 KZT) | 20,466 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 656 (11,927 KZT) | 15,159 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (27,119 KZT) | 33,865 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,293 (23,530 KZT) | 31,879 KZT | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,016 (5,676,227 KZT) | 6,037,800 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (342 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (8,470 KZT) | 6,308 KZT | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 1% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (1,406 KZT) | 2,324 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (3,379 KZT) | 3,906 KZT | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (9,887 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (1,245 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (893 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (970 KZT) | 949 KZT | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (506 KZT) | 460 KZT | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (526 KZT) | 515 KZT | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (2,234 KZT) | 4,165 KZT | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 (6,966 KZT) | 9,839 KZT | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (2,475 KZT) | 3,404 KZT | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (21,600 KZT) | 10,371 KZT | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (13,497 KZT) | 17,369 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (1,879 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (994 KZT) | 1,100 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (808 KZT) | 849 KZT | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,287 (187,137 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (42 KZT) | 25 KZT | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (13,001 KZT) | 19,018 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (950 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
18.192
KZT
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,060 prices entered by 1,258 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 17% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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