Cost of living in France compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 225 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 121 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 54 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.84 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 35 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 23 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 70 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 41 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 230 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in France is 125% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,680 (Mex$ 40,537) | Mex$ 19,055 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,099 (Mex$ 26,516) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (Mex$ 3,533) | Mex$ 956 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €815 (Mex$ 19,672) | Mex$ 10,060 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (Mex$ 14,500) | Mex$ 5,168 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (Mex$ 1,988) | Mex$ 676 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Mex$ 613) | Mex$ 382 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (Mex$ 8,206) | Mex$ 6,581 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Mex$ 2,894) | Mex$ 2,065 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 99 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 92 | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in France is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Mex$ 2,083) | Mex$ 848 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 665 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Mex$ 2,119) | Mex$ 1,518 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (Mex$ 2,647) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in France is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,909 (Mex$ 625,040) | Mex$ 360,069 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (Mex$ 1,391) | Mex$ 554 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 74 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 200 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 551 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 81 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.41 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 49 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 56 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 31 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 28 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 184 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Mex$ 1,046) | Mex$ 293 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 149 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (Mex$ 1,856) | Mex$ 883 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Mex$ 1,509) | Mex$ 683 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 123 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 71 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 40 | + 294% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (Mex$ 11,464) | Mex$ 11,102 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 3.30 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Mex$ 953) | Mex$ 967 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 62 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,889 prices entered by 1,613 different people.
Cost of living in France is 97% more expensive than in Mexico
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