- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Latvia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (€5.31) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (€4.21) | €5.01 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€2.91) | €2.90 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.82) | €0.98 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.40) | €1.68 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.93) | €2.01 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.77) | €3.51 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.69) | €1.27 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.07) | €0.48 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (€0.92) | €1.13 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (€10) | €8 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.12) | €1.67 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.91) | €0.77 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,031 (€864) | €721 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,746 (€443) | €458 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,447 (€66) | €147 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (€476) | €508 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (€263) | €305 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (€63) | €96 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (€18) | €11 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,207 (€373) | €367 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (€94) | €106 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.63) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (€4.23) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (€38) | €73 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (€29) | €30 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (€65) | €73 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,363 (€13,594) | €17,754 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.81) | €1.15 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 507 (€23) | €47 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.41) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (€24) | €31 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (€3.06) | €4.11 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.21) | €2.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.25) | €2.84 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.29) | €1.39 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.26) | €1.83 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 116 (€5.26) | €14 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (€16) | €19 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,151 (€52) | €56 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (€32) | €52 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 97 (€4.41) | €5.51 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (€2.37) | €3.05 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.93) | €2.89 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,225 (€464) | €522 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (€0.11) | €0.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 652 (€30) | €45 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (€2.31) | €3.36 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04541
EUR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,984 prices entered by 1,403 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Latvia
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