Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 305 (€14) | €25 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 175 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (€3.29) | €4.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (€1.30) | €1.09 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (€2.26) | €2.65 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.55) | €2.26 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (€3.97) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.14) | €2.50 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.53) | €2.00 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (€1.40) | €1.75 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 262 (€12) | €12 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.75) | €2.00 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (€1.31) | €1.50 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,098 (€1,055) | €1,630 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,067 (€551) | €1,464 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,258 (€57) | €93 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,682 (€671) | €1,093 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,121 (€325) | €739 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 859 (€39) | €69 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (€19) | €15 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,871 (€268) | €392 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,396 (€109) | €120 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 124 (€5.66) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 134 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 948 (€43) | €80 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 735 (€34) | €30 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,720 (€79) | €100 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,452 (€66) | €120 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 408,954 (€18,677) | €26,952 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.10) | €1.34 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 652 (€30) | €21 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 108 (€4.95) | €12 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 280 (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 717 (€33) | €15 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (€3.68) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (€3.05) | €3.00 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (€3.81) | €3.26 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (€1.78) | €2.87 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (€1.84) | €2.50 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 303 (€14) | €15 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 382 (€17) | €60 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 172 (€8) | €21 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 925 (€42) | €80 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 853 (€39) | €100 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 200 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 93 (€4.24) | €3.50 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.58) | €4.09 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,182 (€511) | €634 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.42 (€0.11) | €0.54 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 905 (€41) | €54 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 80 (€3.64) | €5.90 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Malta
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