Cost of living in Mexico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 327 (26,810 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 333% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 180 (14,772 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (5,847 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (2,364 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (4,057 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (2,792 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (7,454 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (3,850 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (2,788 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (2,497 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (21,408 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (3,208 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (2,275 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,488 (1,928,543 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,338 (1,013,030 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,242 (102,000 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,019 (1,233,191 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,923 (650,568 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 730 (59,899 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 408 (33,521 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,872 (482,131 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,316 (190,154 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 139 (11,423 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 421% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 138 (11,294 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Clothes | + 277% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 277% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 977 (80,256 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 371% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 784 (64,385 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,715 (140,850 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,413 (116,000 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 396,522 (32,557,048 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 551% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (1,989 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 643 (52,767 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 107 (8,760 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 284 (23,277 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1217% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 655 (53,805 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 95 (7,793 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (5,585 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 84 (6,937 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 45 (3,722 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 44 (3,572 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 297 (24,392 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mexico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 390 (32,025 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 175 (14,396 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 911 (74,835 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 392% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 848 (69,599 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 182 (14,975 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 101 (8,310 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (4,775 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,177 (917,688 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (200 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 887 (72,846 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (6,634 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,807 prices entered by 680 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria
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