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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 147 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 105 (€4.96) | €5.06 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (€2.81) | €2.46 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.94) | €0.99 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.50) | €1.83 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (€1.03) | €1.96 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (€3.09) | €3.10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (€1.91) | €1.40 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.13) | €0.49 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€1.02) | €1.10 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (€10) | €8 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 27 (€1.29) | €1.86 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (€0.91) | €0.74 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,191 (€905) | €776 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,046 (€426) | €485 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,257 (€59) | €136 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,719 (€505) | €637 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,945 (€280) | €341 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (€44) | €102 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 389 (€18) | €12 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,565 (€357) | €359 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,946 (€92) | €92 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (€4.85) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (€4.26) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 860 (€41) | €80 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 631 (€30) | €33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,508 (€71) | €93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,230 (€58) | €84 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 323,318 (€15,243) | €18,835 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.95) | €1.30 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 485 (€23) | €44 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.73) | €6 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 226 (€11) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (€26) | €33 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (€3.28) | €4.35 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.36) | €3.62 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.75) | €2.59 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.44) | €1.65 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.36) | €4.05 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 166 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 343 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 920 (€43) | €60 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 667 (€31) | €42 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 109 (€5.15) | €6 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (€2.76) | €2.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.98) | €2.86 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,873 (€465) | €420 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.55 (€0.07) | €0.15 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 818 (€39) | €43 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 54 (€2.56) | €3.91 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,535 prices entered by 1,405 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Latvia
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