- 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$ 117 (€5.27) | €6 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (€4.22) | €4.95 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€2.88) | €2.84 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.83) | €0.98 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.38) | €1.66 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.88) | €1.75 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.76) | €3.43 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.68) | €1.26 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.08) | €0.47 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.94) | €1.09 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.13) | €1.65 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.93) | €0.74 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 1% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,606 (€885) | €672 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,112 (€456) | €451 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (€70) | €147 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (€501) | €493 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (€281) | €305 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (€69) | €96 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€17) | €10 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (€366) | €367 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (€92) | €106 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.57) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (€3.54) | €9 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 814 (€37) | €73 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (€29) | €30 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,461 (€66) | €73 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (€58) | €86 | - 33% | |
| 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$ 299,775 (€13,527) | €18,127 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.83) | €1.16 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (€21) | €47 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (€3.32) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 533 (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (€3.03) | €4.11 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.13) | €2.31 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.29) | €2.72 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.24) | €1.39 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.24) | €1.83 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 119 (€5.36) | €14 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 371 (€17) | €19 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,197 (€54) | €56 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 718 (€32) | €52 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (€4.51) | €5.51 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (€2.45) | €3.05 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.95) | €2.89 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (€468) | €522 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (€0.11) | €0.15 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 712 (€32) | €45 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.34) | €3.45 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,974 prices entered by 1,338 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Latvia
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