Cost of living in Spain compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 225 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 121 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.29 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 54 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 35 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 69 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 41 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 225 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,177 (Mex$ 28,391) | Mex$ 19,064 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €739 (Mex$ 17,826) | Mex$ 8,567 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (Mex$ 2,558) | Mex$ 965 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €710 (Mex$ 17,124) | Mex$ 10,122 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €513 (Mex$ 12,373) | Mex$ 5,194 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €74 (Mex$ 1,792) | Mex$ 683 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 384 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (Mex$ 8,295) | Mex$ 6,628 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Mex$ 2,227) | Mex$ 2,060 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 98 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 93 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (Mex$ 1,823) | Mex$ 855 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 666 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (Mex$ 1,848) | Mex$ 1,518 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Mex$ 2,072) | Mex$ 1,136 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,979 (Mex$ 554,342) | Mex$ 360,069 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 554 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.49 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 75 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 190 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Mex$ 1,371) | Mex$ 547 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 78 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 49 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 57 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 29 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 181 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 286 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 149 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 792 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 670 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 123 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 71 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.82 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 40 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (Mex$ 11,337) | Mex$ 11,223 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (Mex$ 5.56) | Mex$ 3.18 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 962 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 62 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,006 prices entered by 2,558 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 55% more expensive than in Mexico
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