Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Mexico
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Mayotte is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Mayotte | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 243 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 139 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 64 | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €10 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 37 | + 469% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 25 | + 236% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 47 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 263 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 33 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Mayotte is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Mayotte | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (Mex$ 23,156) | Mex$ 18,987 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 9,486 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (Mex$ 3,158) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 11,669 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,034 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 850 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 404 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,503 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,437 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 115 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mayotte is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Mayotte | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 917 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 652 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,593 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,242 | - | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Mayotte is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Mayotte | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 330,877 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (Mex$ 1,831) | Mex$ 518 | + 254% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Mayotte is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Mayotte | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 199 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 580 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 76 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 231 | + 83% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Mayotte is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Mayotte | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 318 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Mex$ 1,474) | Mex$ 741 | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 149 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 42 | + 303% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.74 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 909 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 67 | + 153% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 51% more expensive than in Mexico
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