Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kuwait
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 17% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (Dinar 5.591) | Dinar 5.024 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (Dinar 2.922) | Dinar 1.980 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (Dinar 1.273) | Dinar 1.562 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (Dinar 0.507) | Dinar 0.511 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (Dinar 0.851) | Dinar 0.718 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (Dinar 0.547) | Dinar 0.592 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (Dinar 1.717) | Dinar 2.236 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (Dinar 0.906) | Dinar 0.871 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (Dinar 0.644) | Dinar 0.453 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (Dinar 0.545) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (Dinar 5.093) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 0.362 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (Dinar 0.462) | Dinar 0.172 | + 168% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 369 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (Dinar 210) | Dinar 422 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 306 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (Dinar 248) | Dinar 399 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (Dinar 140) | Dinar 344 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 284 | - 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (Dinar 114) | Dinar 82 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 24 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (Dinar 2.095) | Dinar 3.128 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (Dinar 2.172) | Dinar 2.897 | - 25% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 29 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 28 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (Dinar 6,845) | Dinar 12,421 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Dinar 0.420) | Dinar 0.097 | + 334% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (Dinar 1.699) | Dinar 1.873 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (Dinar 3.974) | Dinar 4.032 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 29 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (Dinar 1.444) | Dinar 2.011 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (Dinar 1.144) | Dinar 2.742 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (Dinar 1.262) | Dinar 2.532 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (Dinar 0.643) | Dinar 0.607 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (Dinar 0.620) | Dinar 0.520 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (Dinar 4.732) | Dinar 4.846 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 18 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (Dinar 2.991) | Dinar 7 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 31 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (Dinar 3.264) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (Dinar 1.478) | Dinar 1.886 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (Dinar 0.884) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (Dinar 203) | Dinar 135 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (Dinar 0.044) | Dinar 0.041 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (Dinar 1.351) | Dinar 2.318 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,734 prices entered by 910 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.01821
KWD
/
MXN
Cost of living in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Kuwait
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