Cost of living in Mexico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 217 (3,958 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (2,195 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (1,004 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (385 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (641 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (448 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (1,335 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (732 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (446 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (447 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (4,231 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (549 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (375 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,963 (346,301 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,629 (157,578 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,028 (18,779 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,061 (183,722 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,160 (94,225 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 730 (13,330 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (6,913 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (125,676 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,061 (37,644 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (1,802 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (1,661 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 839 (15,321 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 651 (11,894 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,510 (27,578 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,117 (20,405 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,300 (6,342,233 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (344 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 535 (9,764 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (1,494 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (3,335 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 519 (9,478 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (1,456 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (909 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (1,010 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (550 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (527 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (3,445 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 305 (5,577 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (2,740 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 846 (15,453 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (12,475 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (2,282 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (1,295 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (714 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,288 (187,882 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (48 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 975 (17,813 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (1,124 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 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 13,522 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Nigeria
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