Cost of living in Mexico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 243 (5,030 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 140 (2,894 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (1,325 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (482 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (766 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (520 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 78 (1,624 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (965 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (563 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (508 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 263 (5,445 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (680 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (444 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,913 (392,269 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,499 (197,004 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,089 (22,581 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,669 (242,023 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,034 (125,144 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 850 (17,623 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 (8,338 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,396 (153,396 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,437 (50,534 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (2,393 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (2,270 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (19,019 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (13,531 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (33,033 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (25,765 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 333,695 (6,920,997 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (442 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (10,742 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (1,746 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (4,132 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 580 (12,037 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (1,575 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (1,148 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (1,206 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (620 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (663 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (4,782 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (6,596 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (3,240 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (15,386 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (15,362 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (3,096 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (1,702 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (868 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (251,648 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (57 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (18,859 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (1,380 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,694 prices entered by 1,118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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