- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 118 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 95 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 66 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 31 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 20 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 62 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 37 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 21 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 223 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 25 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 142% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,862 (Mex$ 48,459) | Mex$ 19,601 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,199 (Mex$ 31,206) | Mex$ 10,336 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (Mex$ 4,090) | Mex$ 1,616 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,145 (Mex$ 29,791) | Mex$ 11,774 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £791 (Mex$ 20,594) | Mex$ 6,568 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (Mex$ 3,783) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 381 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £338 (Mex$ 8,786) | Mex$ 8,129 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (Mex$ 2,220) | Mex$ 2,016 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 103 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 88 | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (Mex$ 1,643) | Mex$ 798 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 652 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (Mex$ 1,827) | Mex$ 1,486 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (Mex$ 1,885) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 204% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,349 (Mex$ 477,575) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (Mex$ 2,447) | Mex$ 466 | + 425% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.33 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 77 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 184 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (Mex$ 1,937) | Mex$ 541 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 68 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 49 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 53 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 28 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 122 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 385 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 136 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (Mex$ 2,987) | Mex$ 1,185 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (Mex$ 1,413) | Mex$ 741 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 103 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 44 | + 155% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £402 (Mex$ 10,450) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (Mex$ 3.82) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 721 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 52 | + 408% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,385 prices entered by 3,746 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 123% more expensive than in Mexico
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