Cost of living in Spain compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Spain | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 267 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 148 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 68 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 45 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 26 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 87 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 48 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 32 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 257 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Spain | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,230 (Mex$ 23,190) | Mex$ 20,793 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €840 (Mex$ 15,834) | Mex$ 10,455 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (Mex$ 2,418) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €802 (Mex$ 15,125) | Mex$ 12,991 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €593 (Mex$ 11,169) | Mex$ 6,721 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 717 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 396 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (Mex$ 6,637) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Mex$ 1,774) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 116 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 124 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Spain | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Mex$ 1,480) | Mex$ 969 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 712 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Mex$ 1,573) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Mex$ 1,688) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Spain | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,162 (Mex$ 493,112) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 543 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Spain | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 92 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 200 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Mex$ 1,197) | Mex$ 589 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 76 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 61 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 67 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 40 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 244 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Spain | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Mex$ 601) | Mex$ 363 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 156 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 724 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 768 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 164 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 80 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.30 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 45 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (Mex$ 9,093) | Mex$ 11,520 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Mex$ 3.18) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 883 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 78 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,344 prices entered by 2,004 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Mexico
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