Cost of living in Mexico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 267 (6,980 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 148 (3,877 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (1,783 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (683 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (1,190 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (673 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (2,280 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (1,256 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (832 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (741 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (6,735 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (897 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (624 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,800 (544,387 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,455 (273,632 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,047 (27,402 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,991 (340,001 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,721 (175,897 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 717 (18,754 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 396 (10,354 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,631 (173,543 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,526 (66,120 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (3,047 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 124 (3,253 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 969 (25,366 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 712 (18,643 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,696 (44,381 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,261 (32,992 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 386,961 (10,127,570 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (594 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (14,216 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 92 (2,398 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 527% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (5,233 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 589 (15,425 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (1,988 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (1,589 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (1,760 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (1,037 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (923 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 244 (6,392 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (9,511 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (4,095 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 724 (18,937 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 768 (20,093 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 164 (4,289 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (2,084 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (1,178 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,520 (301,513 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (60 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 883 (23,121 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (2,047 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 295% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,101 prices entered by 999 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria
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