Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 219% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 175 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 110 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 54 | + 395% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 33 | + 449% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.11 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 23 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 68 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.70 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 40 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 24 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.98 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 225 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.57 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 29 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 20 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 304% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 304% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,196 (Mex$ 73,635) | Mex$ 18,683 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,177 (Mex$ 50,152) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (Mex$ 4,392) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,689 (Mex$ 38,919) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,310 (Mex$ 30,185) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 146 (Mex$ 3,371) | Mex$ 851 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 378 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 585 (Mex$ 13,483) | Mex$ 7,447 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 112 (Mex$ 2,585) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 101 | + 265% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (Mex$ 705) | Mex$ 84 | + 739% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 153% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (Mex$ 2,595) | Mex$ 841 | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 615 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (Mex$ 2,931) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 209 (Mex$ 4,815) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 310% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 152% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,077 (Mex$ 646,943) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.63 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (Mex$ 1,774) | Mex$ 498 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 260% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 260% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 81 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 198 | + 427% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (Mex$ 2,251) | Mex$ 539 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 69 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.52 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 48 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.69 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 56 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.00 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 29 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.95 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 30 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 188 | + 347% | |
| Entertainment | + 221% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 221% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 79 (Mex$ 1,823) | Mex$ 345 | + 429% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 139 | + 521% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 103 (Mex$ 2,383) | Mex$ 966 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (Mex$ 2,623) | Mex$ 663 | + 295% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 114 | + 251% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.26 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 61 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 40 | + 315% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 488 (Mex$ 11,239) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 347% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (Mex$ 2,161) | Mex$ 919 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 57 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 227% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,717 prices entered by 1,554 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 227% more expensive than in Mexico
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