- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 119 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 96 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 65 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.11 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 31 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 64 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 38 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 216 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,088 (Mex$ 23,605) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (Mex$ 16,716) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (Mex$ 2,752) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (Mex$ 16,931) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (Mex$ 11,039) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 382 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (Mex$ 7,592) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Mex$ 1,774) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 110 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 79 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Mex$ 1,739) | Mex$ 838 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Mex$ 608) | Mex$ 674 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Mex$ 1,797) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Mex$ 2,046) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (Mex$ 573,079) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 455 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 77 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 181 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 545 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 72 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 50 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 55 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 28 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 127 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 379 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 138 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Mex$ 909) | Mex$ 750 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 103 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 55 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 45 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (Mex$ 10,870) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Mex$ 5.91) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 757 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 52 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Mexico
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