- Cost of Living
- France
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 119 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 94 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 66 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 31 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 20 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 62 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 38 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.08 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 223 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.10 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in France is 132% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,104 (Mex$ 48,552) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,627 (Mex$ 37,549) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (Mex$ 4,003) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,018 (Mex$ 23,501) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €793 (Mex$ 18,306) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (Mex$ 2,490) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 381 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (Mex$ 8,697) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Mex$ 2,444) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 105 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 87 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in France is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Mex$ 2,035) | Mex$ 811 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (Mex$ 894) | Mex$ 667 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (Mex$ 2,368) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (Mex$ 3,072) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in France is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,122 (Mex$ 533,616) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (Mex$ 1,572) | Mex$ 464 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 75 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 191 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 547 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 70 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 48 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 54 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 124 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 378 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 136 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (Mex$ 1,873) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Mex$ 1,446) | Mex$ 742 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 103 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 54 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 44 | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (Mex$ 10,365) | Mex$ 10,271 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Mex$ 4.61) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Mex$ 1,288) | Mex$ 724 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 52 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,197 prices entered by 1,866 different people.
Cost of living in France is 114% more expensive than in Mexico
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