Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 225 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (€5.02) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (€2.23) | €5.90 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.88) | €1.15 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.47) | €4.11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.94) | €3.52 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (€2.88) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (€1.68) | €3.32 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.01) | €3.30 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.98) | €1.95 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 225 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.25) | €1.89 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.85) | €1.94 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 65% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,080 (€791) | €2,288 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,583 (€356) | €1,442 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 959 (€40) | €89 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,130 (€420) | €1,184 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,219 (€216) | €729 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 683 (€28) | €55 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (€16) | €49 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,643 (€275) | €300 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,060 (€85) | €90 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (€4.08) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (€3.86) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 855 (€35) | €114 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 666 (€28) | €57 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,518 (€63) | €135 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,136 (€47) | €177 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 360,069 (€14,926) | €18,388 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.80) | €1.40 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 554 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.10) | €3.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 190 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 547 (€23) | €20 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (€3.25) | €5.45 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.02) | €3.06 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.35) | €4.54 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.28) | €1.63 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.19) | €1.50 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (€8) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 289 (€12) | €50 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 792 (€33) | €28 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 671 (€28) | €74 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€5.09) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.93) | €2.91 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.64) | €3.01 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,223 (€465) | €634 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.18 (€0.13) | €0.54 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 969 (€40) | €69 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.57) | €4.49 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,542 prices entered by 1,241 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Malta
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