- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Latvia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.08) | €7 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (€3.98) | €5.03 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (€2.69) | €2.81 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.76) | €1.02 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (€1.29) | €1.67 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.88) | €2.12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (€2.63) | €3.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.58) | €1.26 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (€0.95) | €0.52 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (€0.84) | €1.05 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (€1.04) | €1.68 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.86) | €0.73 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,840 (€804) | €723 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,237 (€437) | €466 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,387 (€59) | €149 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,372 (€443) | €513 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,093 (€260) | €304 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,289 (€55) | €96 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (€16) | €10 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,409 (€359) | €349 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (€83) | €90 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (€4.18) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.88) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (€36) | €57 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (€28) | €32 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,403 (€60) | €71 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,199 (€51) | €83 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 292,383 (€12,476) | €17,010 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.75) | €1.15 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 530 (€23) | €47 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (€3.31) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (€8) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (€2.79) | €4.11 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.09) | €2.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.18) | €2.89 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.16) | €1.40 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (€1.15) | €1.88 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (€5.49) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (€16) | €20 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (€5.83) | €13 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,142 (€49) | €66 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 693 (€30) | €57 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (€3.94) | €5.57 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (€2.19) | €3.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.80) | €2.86 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,901 (€423) | €522 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (€0.17) | €0.16 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 650 (€28) | €44 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.15) | €3.37 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04267
EUR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,430 prices entered by 1,443 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Latvia
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