- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 121 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 93 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 65 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 62 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 37 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 209 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €956 (Mex$ 21,741) | Mex$ 18,868 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €677 (Mex$ 15,406) | Mex$ 9,918 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (Mex$ 2,428) | Mex$ 1,314 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €642 (Mex$ 14,601) | Mex$ 10,041 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €420 (Mex$ 9,551) | Mex$ 5,942 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (Mex$ 1,568) | Mex$ 1,247 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 384 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (Mex$ 9,052) | Mex$ 8,433 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Mex$ 2,402) | Mex$ 1,912 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 96 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 80 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Mex$ 1,790) | Mex$ 838 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 662 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 1,374 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (Mex$ 1,908) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,187 (Mex$ 618,379) | Mex$ 286,537 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 520 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.20 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 82 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 181 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (Mex$ 1,185) | Mex$ 534 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 62 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 49 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.29 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 52 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 27 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 133 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 371 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 136 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 1,195 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 683 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 92 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 51 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.73 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 42 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (Mex$ 11,955) | Mex$ 9,850 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.81 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 645 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 50 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Mexico
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