Cost of living in Mexico compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mexico | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 (€14) | €19 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€3.21) | €5.50 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (€1.24) | €1.19 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (€2.03) | €3.01 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.30) | €3.51 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 81 (€3.97) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€2.26) | €2.52 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (€1.50) | €1.49 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.43) | €1.91 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (€13) | €8 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.65) | €1.47 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€1.09) | €2.84 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mexico | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,362 (€997) | €2,562 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,096 (€494) | €2,204 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (€52) | €300 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,494 (€661) | €1,599 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,902 (€338) | €1,297 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 714 (€35) | €617 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (€19) | €52 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,078 (€347) | €474 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,415 (€118) | €152 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (€5.37) | €4.50 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (€5.77) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mexico | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (€48) | €75 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 690 (€34) | €36 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (€82) | €102 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (€64) | €123 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mexico | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,704 (€18,157) | €28,825 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (€1.10) | €1.61 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 (€27) | €56 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mexico | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (€3.80) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 195 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 624 (€31) | €39 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (€3.81) | €2.99 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.74) | €4.04 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.11) | €1.45 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.66) | €1.44 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (€1.73) | €1.32 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 (€12) | €33 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mexico | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 353 (€17) | €33 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (€41) | €76 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 776 (€38) | €85 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (€4.13) | €3.61 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€2.10) | €5.02 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,104 (€593) | €150 | + 295% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.09 (€0.15) | €0.09 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 918 (€45) | €48 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (€3.39) | €5.81 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,072 prices entered by 1,028 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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