Cost of living in Samoa compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 316 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 179 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 71 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 50 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 34 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 90 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 Tala (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 47 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 35 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 263 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 39 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 27 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (Mex$ 31,545) | Mex$ 23,768 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Mex$ 14,154) | Mex$ 12,972 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 1,287 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 15,346 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,814 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 754 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 424 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Mex$ 6,597) | Mex$ 5,926 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,281 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 153 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 980 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Mex$ 2,201) | Mex$ 782 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Mex$ 1,478) | Mex$ 1,697 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,414 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 384,726 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 642 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 107 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 284 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 651 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 94 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 68 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 81 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 43 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 44 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 291 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 381 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 176 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 911 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 862 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 180 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 100 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 58 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,177 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 899 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 82 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,512 prices entered by 638 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 4% more expensive than in Mexico
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