- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (€5.24) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (€4.15) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€2.88) | €4.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.80) | €0.95 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.38) | €2.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.92) | €2.39 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.73) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.67) | €2.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.05) | €1.25 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (€0.90) | €1.44 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (€9) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.10) | €1.60 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.90) | €1.04 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,001 (€852) | €1,777 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,746 (€437) | €906 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,447 (€65) | €84 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (€470) | €1,025 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (€260) | €664 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (€62) | €51 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (€18) | €29 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,207 (€368) | €379 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (€93) | €161 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.57) | €8 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (€4.18) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (€37) | €83 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (€29) | €40 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (€64) | €98 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (€54) | €96 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 298,857 (€13,393) | €21,690 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.80) | €1.33 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 507 (€23) | €25 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.37) | €6.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (€8) | €18 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (€24) | €14 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (€3.02) | €3.99 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.18) | €3.29 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.22) | €4.54 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.27) | €1.50 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.24) | €2.88 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 116 (€5.19) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (€16) | €36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (€6) | €15 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,151 (€52) | €72 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (€32) | €56 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 97 (€4.35) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (€2.34) | €2.63 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.90) | €3.18 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,225 (€458) | €634 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (€0.11) | €0.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 652 (€29) | €53 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (€2.28) | €5.63 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04482
EUR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,438 prices entered by 1,307 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Malta
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Malta
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Malta
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Malta
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 20% cheaper than in Malta
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Malta
- Cost of living in Angola is 29% more expensive than in Malta
- Cost of living in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Malta
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Malta