- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.48) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (€4.36) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€2.98) | €3.93 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.85) | €0.89 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.42) | €2.59 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.90) | €2.25 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.82) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.71) | €2.42 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (€1.08) | €1.28 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.96) | €1.45 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.16) | €1.75 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.92) | €1.00 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,416 (€895) | €1,573 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,034 (€463) | €843 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,594 (€73) | €85 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,223 (€518) | €922 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,408 (€295) | €641 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,572 (€73) | €49 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (€18) | €27 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,142 (€375) | €379 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,029 (€94) | €121 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.69) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (€3.63) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (€37) | €75 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (€30) | €38 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,480 (€68) | €95 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,291 (€60) | €87 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 309,611 (€14,277) | €22,869 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.86) | €1.33 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 463 (€21) | €25 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.56) | €6.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (€25) | €14 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€3.15) | €3.99 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€2.22) | €3.29 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (€2.38) | €4.54 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.28) | €1.63 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.31) | €2.34 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 121 (€5.56) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 380 (€18) | €34 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,169 (€54) | €72 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 730 (€34) | €45 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (€4.69) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (€2.51) | €2.48 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€2.03) | €2.88 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,330 (€476) | €634 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.18 (€0.10) | €0.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (€33) | €51 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.39) | €5.60 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Malta
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