Cost of living in Mexico compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 226 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (€5.00) | €5.93 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (€2.22) | €3.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.87) | €0.95 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.44) | €2.34 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.94) | €1.76 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (€2.90) | €3.48 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (€1.68) | €1.33 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €0.49 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €1.19 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 227 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.24) | €1.89 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.85) | €0.54 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,344 (€794) | €779 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,617 (€353) | €551 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 970 (€40) | €233 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,248 (€420) | €505 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,200 (€213) | €390 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 693 (€28) | €145 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (€16) | €16 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,700 (€275) | €271 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (€84) | €141 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (€4.01) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 94 (€3.86) | €15 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 861 (€35) | €61 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 672 (€28) | €38 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,513 (€62) | €78 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,146 (€47) | €105 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 358,397 (€14,701) | €20,476 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.79) | €1.16 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 553 (€23) | €49 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.07) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 188 (€8) | €18 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 546 (€22) | €49 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (€3.24) | €5.06 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.00) | €3.76 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.38) | €3.25 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.26) | €1.86 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.18) | €2.61 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (€8) | €18 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 294 (€12) | €33 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (€6) | €15 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 805 (€33) | €77 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 669 (€27) | €41 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (€5.02) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.91) | €2.66 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.63) | €3.18 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,185 (€459) | €600 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.14 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 966 (€40) | €38 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.53) | €4.83 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Latvia
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