Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 317 (€15) | €18 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 172 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (€3.40) | €3.86 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (€1.35) | €1.06 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (€2.31) | €2.95 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (€1.72) | €2.05 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 89 (€4.19) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.23) | €2.04 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.62) | €1.53 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.38) | €1.17 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 271 (€13) | €7 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.81) | €2.06 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.26) | €1.07 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,313 (€1,149) | €1,505 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,331 (€583) | €1,025 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,291 (€61) | €111 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,600 (€737) | €965 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (€362) | €705 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 965 (€46) | €76 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 415 (€20) | €27 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,981 (€283) | €328 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,416 (€114) | €99 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (€5.68) | €7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€5.65) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 958 (€45) | €79 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 729 (€34) | €33 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,740 (€82) | €87 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,398 (€66) | €91 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 393,821 (€18,614) | €26,574 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.13) | €1.53 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 566 (€27) | €28 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (€4.73) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 276 (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 708 (€33) | €55 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (€3.71) | €4.03 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (€3.22) | €2.79 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (€3.83) | €2.97 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (€1.93) | €1.90 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (€1.94) | €2.16 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 300 (€14) | €17 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (€20) | €36 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 908 (€43) | €49 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 926 (€44) | €50 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 196 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (€4.31) | €2.86 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.72) | €4.67 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,311 (€535) | €560 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.33 (€0.11) | €0.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 991 (€47) | €50 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (€3.71) | €5.42 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,208 prices entered by 1,598 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Spain
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