Cost of living in Mexico compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Mexico | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 264 (€13) | €8 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 142 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€3.04) | €3.13 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (€1.10) | €1.18 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (€1.82) | €2.93 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.17) | €2.49 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 79 (€3.72) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€2.18) | €0.98 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 (€1.31) | €0.68 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.20) | €1.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (€13) | €7 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (€1.57) | €1.73 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€1.01) | €0.90 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Mexico | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,145 (€906) | €795 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,821 (€465) | €474 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,102 (€52) | €133 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,888 (€563) | €597 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,607 (€313) | €366 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 821 (€39) | €83 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (€19) | €12 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,472 (€354) | €410 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,419 (€114) | €100 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (€5.34) | €14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€5.61) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| Mexico | Latvia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 934 (€44) | €61 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (€33) | €21 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,551 (€73) | €78 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,249 (€59) | €105 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Mexico | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 329,038 (€15,572) | €19,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (€1.03) | €1.78 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 500 (€24) | €42 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Mexico | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (€4.00) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 187 (€9) | €16 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 593 (€28) | €40 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (€3.32) | €3.00 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.53) | €4.16 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.70) | €6 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.48) | €1.82 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (€1.61) | €3.57 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Mexico | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 322 (€15) | €18 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (€7) | €18 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 698 (€33) | €61 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 738 (€35) | €44 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 153 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (€3.87) | €3.02 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€2.09) | €3.27 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,815 (€606) | €765 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 978 (€46) | €38 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (€3.15) | €4.60 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,626 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Latvia
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