- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.12) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (€4.01) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (€2.71) | €3.60 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.76) | €0.88 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (€1.30) | €2.45 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.88) | €1.77 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (€2.65) | €5.68 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.59) | €1.77 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (€0.96) | €1.13 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (€0.84) | €0.82 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (€1.05) | €1.50 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.86) | €0.93 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,747 (€806) | €1,274 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,237 (€440) | €879 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,387 (€60) | €141 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,372 (€446) | €833 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,093 (€262) | €596 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,289 (€55) | €94 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,409 (€361) | €388 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (€84) | €88 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (€4.21) | €8 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.91) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (€36) | €77 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (€28) | €30 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,403 (€60) | €80 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,199 (€52) | €94 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 292,383 (€12,564) | €19,568 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (€0.75) | €1.20 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 530 (€23) | €50 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (€3.34) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (€8) | €5.15 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (€24) | €53 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (€2.81) | €4.32 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.11) | €2.68 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.20) | €2.94 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (€1.17) | €1.27 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (€1.15) | €1.70 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (€5.53) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (€16) | €32 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (€5.88) | €17 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,142 (€49) | €71 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 693 (€30) | €48 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (€3.97) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (€2.21) | €2.16 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.81) | €4.35 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,901 (€425) | €467 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (€0.17) | €0.22 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 651 (€28) | €44 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.17) | €5.07 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Spain
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