Cost of living in France compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 106% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 176 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 110 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 54 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 33 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 23 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 68 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 22 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 225 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 29 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in France is 177% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,162 (Mex$ 53,026) | Mex$ 18,669 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,325 (Mex$ 32,502) | Mex$ 8,688 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (Mex$ 3,427) | Mex$ 1,247 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,193 (Mex$ 29,265) | Mex$ 10,809 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €878 (Mex$ 21,534) | Mex$ 5,627 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (Mex$ 2,471) | Mex$ 846 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 380 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (Mex$ 9,460) | Mex$ 7,451 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (Mex$ 2,539) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 101 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 84 | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in France is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Mex$ 2,243) | Mex$ 841 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 616 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (Mex$ 2,564) | Mex$ 1,535 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Mex$ 2,834) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in France is 145% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,695 (Mex$ 630,185) | Mex$ 318,524 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (Mex$ 1,716) | Mex$ 497 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.20 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 84 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 200 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 529 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.26 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 69 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 48 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 56 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 189 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Mex$ 930) | Mex$ 337 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 139 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (Mex$ 1,437) | Mex$ 951 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (Mex$ 1,317) | Mex$ 656 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 114 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.01 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 61 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 40 | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (Mex$ 11,525) | Mex$ 9,580 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Mex$ 4.51) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 929 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 57 | + 295% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in France is 126% more expensive than in Mexico
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