Cost of living in Mexico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (3,098 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 (2,046 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 (1,077 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (383 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (612 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (416 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (1,277 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (763 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (446 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (410 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (4,112 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (529 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (373 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,403 (368,434 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,946 (169,876 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,220 (23,175 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,855 (206,119 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,716 (108,531 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 897 (17,029 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (7,332 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,586 (144,047 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,960 (37,218 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (1,928 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (1,626 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 854 (16,209 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 632 (11,995 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,511 (28,699 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,218 (23,135 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 323,328 (6,139,486 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (384 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 499 (9,478 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (1,495 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (4,058 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 566 (10,756 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (1,334 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (934 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (1,074 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (564 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (573 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 187 (3,547 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (6,615 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (2,640 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 904 (17,157 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 662 (12,561 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (2,083 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (1,111 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (778 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,884 (187,681 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.82 (35 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 881 (16,726 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (1,053 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,300 prices entered by 1,466 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
18.988
NGN
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Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria
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