Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 287 (€16) | €26 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (€9) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (€3.95) | €4.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (€1.46) | €0.98 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (€2.52) | €2.65 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (€1.49) | €2.86 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (€4.98) | €4.25 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (€2.65) | €1.00 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.88) | €2.69 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.55) | €1.22 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (€14) | €9 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.86) | €1.66 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (€1.34) | €0.84 | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,134 (€1,146) | €1,778 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,591 (€574) | €1,422 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,077 (€58) | €99 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,979 (€704) | €1,284 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,076 (€384) | €893 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 803 (€44) | €82 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (€23) | €35 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,690 (€363) | €392 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,628 (€142) | €120 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 117 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 5% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 975 (€53) | €80 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 697 (€38) | €25 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,719 (€93) | €86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,270 (€69) | €75 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 9% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 388,303 (€21,057) | €26,952 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.23) | €1.34 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 644 (€35) | €24 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (€4.83) | €3.00 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 217 (€12) | €20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 640 (€35) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 97 (€5.28) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€3.11) | €3.75 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (€3.84) | €3.00 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.86) | €3.12 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (€1.80) | €1.40 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 230 (€12) | €16 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 360 (€20) | €45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 155 (€8) | €24 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 822 (€45) | €28 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 767 (€42) | €117 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 171 (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (€4.36) | €2.20 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (€2.51) | €3.41 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,693 (€634) | €634 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.29 (€0.12) | €0.54 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 889 (€48) | €54 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (€4.42) | €5.31 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Malta
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