Cost of living in Italy compared to Mexico
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Italy | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 287 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 145 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 66 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.63 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 41 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 27 | + 103% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 82 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 46 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 270 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Italy | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,245 (Mex$ 25,575) | Mex$ 19,835 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (Mex$ 17,395) | Mex$ 10,125 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (Mex$ 3,550) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 233% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €850 (Mex$ 17,453) | Mex$ 13,483 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (Mex$ 12,451) | Mex$ 6,891 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (Mex$ 2,763) | Mex$ 706 | + 291% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 385 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €351 (Mex$ 7,202) | Mex$ 7,089 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Mex$ 2,615) | Mex$ 2,426 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 110 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 118 | + 91% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Italy | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 983 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 684 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Mex$ 1,660) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (Mex$ 2,201) | Mex$ 1,317 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Italy | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (Mex$ 532,307) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 538 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Italy | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 78 | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 201 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (Mex$ 1,592) | Mex$ 618 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 78 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 56 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 63 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 34 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 35 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 236 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Italy | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 353 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 157 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (Mex$ 1,539) | Mex$ 828 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Mex$ 1,441) | Mex$ 775 | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 152 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 83 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.60 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 43 | + 168% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €596 (Mex$ 12,244) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Mex$ 5.74) | Mex$ 3.20 | + 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 918 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 69 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Mexico
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