- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 119 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.64 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 96 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.72 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 65 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 31 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 21 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.65 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 64 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 38 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 22 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 217 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 137% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,943 (Mex$ 47,399) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,248 (Mex$ 30,436) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (Mex$ 3,858) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,246 (Mex$ 30,399) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £826 (Mex$ 20,157) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £122 (Mex$ 2,988) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 382 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 (Mex$ 8,319) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (Mex$ 2,094) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 110 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 79 | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (Mex$ 1,618) | Mex$ 841 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 674 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (Mex$ 1,753) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (Mex$ 1,818) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 198% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,837 (Mex$ 459,543) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (Mex$ 2,400) | Mex$ 454 | + 428% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 77 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 181 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 545 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.55 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 72 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 50 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 55 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 128 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 379 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 138 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (Mex$ 2,606) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Mex$ 1,395) | Mex$ 744 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 103 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 55 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 45 | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (Mex$ 9,756) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (Mex$ 3.94) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 756 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 52 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in Mexico
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