Cost of living in Italy compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 214 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 118 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 53 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 35 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 25 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 72 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 40 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 233 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (Mex$ 25,070) | Mex$ 18,962 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (Mex$ 17,340) | Mex$ 8,614 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (Mex$ 2,774) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 (Mex$ 19,249) | Mex$ 10,152 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (Mex$ 13,075) | Mex$ 4,898 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (Mex$ 2,166) | Mex$ 718 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 381 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (Mex$ 8,808) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (Mex$ 2,770) | Mex$ 2,031 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 101 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 91 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Mex$ 2,035) | Mex$ 845 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 650 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Mex$ 1,995) | Mex$ 1,496 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (Mex$ 2,556) | Mex$ 1,106 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,523 (Mex$ 584,065) | Mex$ 341,309 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 530 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 96% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 82 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 174 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (Mex$ 1,928) | Mex$ 518 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 82 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 50 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 56 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 29 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 29 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 190 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 311 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 146 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Mex$ 1,997) | Mex$ 836 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Mex$ 1,591) | Mex$ 680 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 121 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 71 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 39 | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €465 (Mex$ 11,083) | Mex$ 9,977 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Mex$ 4.47) | Mex$ 2.61 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 991 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 61 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Mexico
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