Cost of living in Samoa compared to Mexico
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| 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$ 96) | Mex$ 265 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 147 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 67 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 45 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 26 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 85 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 48 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 32 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 258 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 34 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 24 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| 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$ 27,013) | Mex$ 20,005 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Mex$ 12,120) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 1,049 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 12,600 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,636 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 401 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Mex$ 5,649) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,560 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 114 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 127 | - | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 970 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Mex$ 1,885) | Mex$ 756 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,278 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 385,663 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 574 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 89 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 198 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 598 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 74 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 60 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 68 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 36 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 237 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Samoa | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 357 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 156 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 765 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 161 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 79 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 46 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 860 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 78 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,733 prices entered by 950 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 6% more expensive than in Mexico
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