Cost of living in Mexico compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 25% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 265 (Dinar 4.690) | Dinar 2.839 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (Dinar 2.606) | Dinar 2.251 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (Dinar 1.182) | Dinar 0.816 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (Dinar 0.459) | Dinar 0.504 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (Dinar 0.804) | Dinar 1.065 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (Dinar 0.460) | Dinar 0.475 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (Dinar 1.505) | Dinar 1.080 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (Dinar 0.842) | Dinar 0.726 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (Dinar 0.570) | Dinar 0.508 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (Dinar 0.496) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (Dinar 4.577) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Dinar 0.607) | Dinar 0.629 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (Dinar 0.432) | Dinar 0.232 | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,932 (Dinar 353) | Dinar 623 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,287 (Dinar 182) | Dinar 416 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,049 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 33 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,600 (Dinar 223) | Dinar 341 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,636 (Dinar 118) | Dinar 312 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 69 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 (Dinar 117) | Dinar 100 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 33 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (Dinar 2.023) | Dinar 3.265 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (Dinar 2.243) | Dinar 2.000 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 17 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 17 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 36 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 385,663 (Dinar 6,831) | Dinar 5,958 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Dinar 0.402) | Dinar 0.108 | + 272% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 574 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 14 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (Dinar 1.577) | Dinar 1.370 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (Dinar 3.502) | Dinar 8 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 21 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (Dinar 1.316) | Dinar 3.500 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (Dinar 1.058) | Dinar 1.287 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (Dinar 1.209) | Dinar 1.000 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (Dinar 0.644) | Dinar 0.495 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (Dinar 0.619) | Dinar 2.500 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 (Dinar 4.202) | Dinar 4.049 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mexico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 16 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (Dinar 2.770) | Dinar 8 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 765 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 (Dinar 2.858) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (Dinar 1.401) | Dinar 1.711 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (Dinar 0.816) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (Dinar 190) | Dinar 124 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 (Dinar 0.040) | Dinar 0.041 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 859 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 22 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (Dinar 1.388) | Dinar 0.992 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01771
KWD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,048 prices entered by 1,049 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Kuwait
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