Cost of living in Spain compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 175 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 110 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 55 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 33 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 68 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 224 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,297 (Mex$ 31,877) | Mex$ 18,839 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €826 (Mex$ 20,310) | Mex$ 8,676 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (Mex$ 2,771) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €776 (Mex$ 19,071) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 (Mex$ 13,834) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (Mex$ 2,012) | Mex$ 856 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 378 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (Mex$ 8,969) | Mex$ 7,492 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Mex$ 2,327) | Mex$ 1,937 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 100 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 84 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Mex$ 1,967) | Mex$ 841 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Mex$ 771) | Mex$ 618 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Mex$ 1,941) | Mex$ 1,519 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (Mex$ 2,229) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,714 (Mex$ 558,383) | Mex$ 316,173 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (Mex$ 1,097) | Mex$ 497 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 82 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 200 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (Mex$ 1,449) | Mex$ 541 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 70 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 48 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 56 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 186 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 347 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 139 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 966 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (Mex$ 1,082) | Mex$ 660 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 113 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 61 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 40 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (Mex$ 10,837) | Mex$ 9,614 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Mex$ 4.53) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Mex$ 1,165) | Mex$ 889 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 57 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 71% more expensive than in Mexico
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