Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 175 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (€4.46) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (€2.20) | €3.92 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €0.92 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (€1.33) | €2.57 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.95) | €2.48 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (€2.76) | €10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.62) | €2.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.96) | €1.82 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.91) | €1.95 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 225 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.16) | €1.84 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €0.97 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,683 (€759) | €1,571 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,677 (€352) | €1,022 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,258 (€51) | €87 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,851 (€441) | €990 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,624 (€228) | €785 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 851 (€35) | €53 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (€15) | €29 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (€303) | €659 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,955 (€79) | €92 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.10) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (€3.41) | €8 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (€34) | €75 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 (€25) | €33 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,536 (€62) | €68 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,174 (€48) | €96 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,920 (€12,955) | €29,949 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €1.41 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (€20) | €29 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.30) | €5.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 539 (€22) | €25 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (€2.82) | €5.45 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€1.96) | €3.75 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.27) | €4.54 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.18) | €1.63 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.21) | €2.74 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 345 (€14) | €33 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (€5.66) | €17 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 966 (€39) | €72 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (€27) | €53 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 114 (€4.61) | €6 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 (€2.48) | €1.94 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.62) | €3.06 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,578 (€389) | €634 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.89 (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 919 (€37) | €56 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 (€2.32) | €4.74 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Malta
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