Cost of living in Italy compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 154 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 105 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 58 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 32 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 22 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 67 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 40 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 214 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,325 (Mex$ 27,642) | Mex$ 19,038 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €935 (Mex$ 19,519) | Mex$ 8,889 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (Mex$ 2,448) | Mex$ 1,265 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 (Mex$ 16,856) | Mex$ 10,724 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €619 (Mex$ 12,914) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 937 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 387 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (Mex$ 7,135) | Mex$ 7,514 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Mex$ 2,233) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 101 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 87 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Mex$ 1,724) | Mex$ 851 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 635 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Mex$ 1,813) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Mex$ 2,399) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,930 (Mex$ 478,461) | Mex$ 326,490 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 496 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 78 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 226 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 549 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 68 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 49 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 59 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 176 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 342 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 140 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (Mex$ 2,155) | Mex$ 922 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Mex$ 1,330) | Mex$ 662 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 109 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 59 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 41 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 (Mex$ 9,041) | Mex$ 9,936 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (Mex$ 3.02) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Mex$ 1,226) | Mex$ 851 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 55 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Mexico
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