Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 243 (€12) | €17 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€3.05) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (€1.11) | €1.02 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (€1.76) | €3.46 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.19) | €3.29 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 79 (€3.75) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.22) | €3.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.30) | €3.13 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.17) | €1.28 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 263 (€13) | €7 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (€1.56) | €1.84 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€1.02) | €1.19 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,987 (€905) | €1,515 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,486 (€452) | €1,004 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,099 (€52) | €92 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,669 (€556) | €992 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,034 (€288) | €769 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 850 (€41) | €49 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 404 (€19) | €46 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,503 (€358) | €300 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,437 (€116) | €95 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (€5.53) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (€5.22) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (€44) | €114 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (€31) | €57 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (€76) | €70 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (€59) | €177 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,877 (€15,775) | €19,327 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (€1.02) | €1.40 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (€25) | €72 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (€4.01) | €3.00 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (€9) | €20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 590 (€28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.62) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.62) | €3.75 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.77) | €4.54 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.43) | €1.63 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (€1.52) | €1.40 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mexico | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (€15) | €38 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (€35) | €28 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (€35) | €90 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (€7) | €12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (€3.91) | €1.70 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.99) | €3.40 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (€578) | €634 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (€0.13) | €0.54 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (€43) | €70 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (€3.17) | €5.26 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Malta
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