Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 239 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 132 (€5.67) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (€2.57) | €3.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (€0.96) | €0.81 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.56) | €2.27 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €1.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (€2.94) | €6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (€1.88) | €1.75 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.10) | €1.06 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.06) | €0.87 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (€11) | €6 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (€1.37) | €1.71 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.90) | €0.82 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,177 (€824) | €1,171 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,197 (€395) | €743 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (€46) | €107 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,241 (€483) | €688 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,186 (€266) | €514 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 772 (€33) | €72 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (€17) | €30 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,924 (€297) | €357 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,222 (€95) | €88 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (€4.56) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 94 (€4.06) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 870 (€37) | €75 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 663 (€28) | €29 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,509 (€65) | €79 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,156 (€50) | €94 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 341,317 (€14,658) | €23,440 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (€0.89) | €1.34 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 (€23) | €41 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (€3.71) | €5.64 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 226 (€10) | €6 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 572 (€25) | €60 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (€3.46) | €4.04 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.20) | €2.33 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.45) | €2.82 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.26) | €1.40 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.26) | €1.89 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 198 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 319 (€14) | €29 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 152 (€7) | €15 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 841 (€36) | €44 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 726 (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 77 (€3.32) | €2.64 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.85) | €3.77 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,752 (€505) | €457 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.14 (€0.13) | €0.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 934 (€40) | €48 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (€2.78) | €4.94 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Spain
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