- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 118 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 95 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 66 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 61 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 37 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 222 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,059 (Mex$ 24,366) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (Mex$ 17,409) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (Mex$ 2,726) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (Mex$ 17,898) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (Mex$ 11,564) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (Mex$ 2,032) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 383 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (Mex$ 9,084) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Mex$ 2,131) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 104 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 89 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 801 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 660 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Mex$ 1,858) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Mex$ 2,121) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (Mex$ 608,809) | Mex$ 312,963 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Mex$ 906) | Mex$ 466 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 77 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 186 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Mex$ 1,068) | Mex$ 543 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 68 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 49 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 53 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 28 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 29 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 123 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 383 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 136 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 742 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 102 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 55 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 45 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (Mex$ 11,929) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Mex$ 4.80) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 715 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 52 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Mexico
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