- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 96% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 118 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 95 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 66 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 31 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 20 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 62 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 37 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 223 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 25 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,122 (Mex$ 25,711) | Mex$ 19,601 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (Mex$ 19,575) | Mex$ 10,336 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (Mex$ 3,090) | Mex$ 1,616 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (Mex$ 17,912) | Mex$ 11,756 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €585 (Mex$ 13,410) | Mex$ 6,568 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (Mex$ 2,558) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 381 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (Mex$ 9,835) | Mex$ 8,129 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Mex$ 2,265) | Mex$ 2,016 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 103 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 88 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Mex$ 2,087) | Mex$ 798 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 655 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Mex$ 2,073) | Mex$ 1,486 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (Mex$ 2,553) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,158 (Mex$ 484,728) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 466 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 77 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 184 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 541 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 68 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 49 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 53 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 29 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 122 | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 385 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 136 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 741 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 103 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 55 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 44 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (Mex$ 9,916) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Mex$ 4.15) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Mex$ 726) | Mex$ 721 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 52 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 75% more expensive than in Mexico
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