Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 219 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.83 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 120 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 55 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 35 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 73 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 40 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 24 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 233 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 30 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 200% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,818 (Mex$ 52,292) | Mex$ 18,786 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,114 (Mex$ 32,029) | Mex$ 8,566 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (Mex$ 4,161) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,142 (Mex$ 32,861) | Mex$ 10,110 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (Mex$ 29,263) | Mex$ 5,174 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (Mex$ 2,666) | Mex$ 722 | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 379 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 (Mex$ 9,347) | Mex$ 6,801 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (Mex$ 2,158) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 99 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 90 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 840 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 645 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (Mex$ 2,206) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 193% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (Mex$ 576,492) | Mex$ 347,613 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (Mex$ 2,556) | Mex$ 538 | + 375% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 82 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 183 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (Mex$ 2,359) | Mex$ 524 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 80 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 50 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 55 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 188 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 305 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 150 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (Mex$ 3,869) | Mex$ 841 | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Mex$ 1,639) | Mex$ 683 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 126 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 71 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 39 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 (Mex$ 12,097) | Mex$ 10,309 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 979 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 62 | + 442% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,049 prices entered by 2,040 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 136% more expensive than in Mexico
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