Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 161 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.80 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 107 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 57 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.30 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 32 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.08 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 67 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 22 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 217 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 28 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 157% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,895 (Mex$ 46,436) | Mex$ 19,405 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,416 (Mex$ 34,692) | Mex$ 8,951 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £139 (Mex$ 3,417) | Mex$ 1,224 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (Mex$ 28,114) | Mex$ 10,809 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £951 (Mex$ 23,290) | Mex$ 5,711 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £118 (Mex$ 2,889) | Mex$ 897 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 387 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £320 (Mex$ 7,850) | Mex$ 7,610 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (Mex$ 1,988) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 101 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 86 | + 225% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (Mex$ 1,673) | Mex$ 853 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (Mex$ 735) | Mex$ 631 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (Mex$ 1,696) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (Mex$ 1,814) | Mex$ 1,221 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 162% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,748 (Mex$ 483,818) | Mex$ 324,742 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 498 | + 331% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.18 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 79 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 216 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (Mex$ 2,121) | Mex$ 564 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.20 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 68 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 49 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 57 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 186 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 345 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 139 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £112 (Mex$ 2,738) | Mex$ 901 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Mex$ 1,400) | Mex$ 662 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 110 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 58 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.66 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 41 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £393 (Mex$ 9,621) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Mex$ 2.68) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 881 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 56 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 109% more expensive than in Mexico
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