- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 120 (€5.22) | €14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (€4.13) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (€2.91) | €3.93 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.81) | €0.89 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.33) | €2.59 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.87) | €2.25 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (€2.71) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.65) | €2.42 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.04) | €1.28 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.92) | €1.44 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.11) | €1.75 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.87) | €1.00 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,574 (€855) | €1,443 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,212 (€446) | €833 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,590 (€69) | €81 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,923 (€521) | €922 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,753 (€295) | €672 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,354 (€59) | €47 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (€17) | €27 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,039 (€351) | €359 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (€87) | €109 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (€4.60) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (€3.79) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (€35) | €75 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (€29) | €38 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,489 (€65) | €92 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,283 (€56) | €89 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,588 (€13,701) | €22,869 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.83) | €1.34 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 464 (€20) | €25 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.28) | €6.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (€3.05) | €3.99 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€2.12) | €3.29 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.35) | €4.54 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.20) | €1.63 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.29) | €2.34 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 124 (€5.43) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 378 (€16) | €31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€5.93) | €16 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,204 (€53) | €72 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (€4.48) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (€2.37) | €2.41 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€1.92) | €3.16 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,278 (€449) | €634 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (€0.10) | €0.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 724 (€32) | €51 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.29) | €5.60 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,521 prices entered by 1,214 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Malta
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