- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Latvia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.50) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (€4.44) | €4.98 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€3.01) | €2.68 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.86) | €0.99 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.42) | €1.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.96) | €2.02 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (€2.94) | €3.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.77) | €1.42 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.12) | €0.50 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.99) | €0.98 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.17) | €1.71 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.93) | €0.77 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 2% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,349 (€894) | €656 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (€471) | €449 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (€76) | €144 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,212 (€564) | €547 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (€316) | €353 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (€61) | €97 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€18) | €13 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,037 (€371) | €363 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (€93) | €107 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (€5.06) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (€3.67) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (€39) | €72 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (€31) | €31 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,522 (€70) | €71 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (€61) | €92 | - 34% | |
| 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$ 318,986 (€14,732) | €18,300 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.88) | €1.28 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 454 (€21) | €45 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.55) | €8 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (€25) | €33 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (€3.33) | €2.00 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.32) | €2.50 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.56) | €2.21 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.31) | €1.26 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.41) | €1.92 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 128 (€5.90) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 12% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (€17) | €15 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (€6) | €13 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (€56) | €30 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 744 (€34) | €40 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (€4.74) | €5.76 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.52) | €2.67 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (€2.07) | €3.19 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,381 (€479) | €450 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (€0.11) | €0.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 756 (€35) | €40 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.42) | €3.68 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,599 prices entered by 1,225 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Latvia
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