- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (€5.28) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (€4.23) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€2.87) | €3.51 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (€0.83) | €0.89 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.38) | €2.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.88) | €1.73 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (€2.75) | €5.66 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.68) | €1.77 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.09) | €1.07 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.94) | €0.83 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.13) | €1.53 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.92) | €0.95 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,620 (€885) | €1,276 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,116 (€456) | €881 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,572 (€71) | €133 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,018 (€497) | €832 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,262 (€283) | €620 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,529 (€69) | €93 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (€17) | €30 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,106 (€366) | €368 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (€92) | €81 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€4.57) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (€3.52) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 814 (€37) | €75 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (€29) | €29 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,466 (€66) | €80 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,286 (€58) | €94 | - 38% | |
| 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$ 299,724 (€13,525) | €19,450 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.83) | €1.24 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 467 (€21) | €49 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.38) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (€8) | €4.66 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (€24) | €54 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€3.07) | €4.57 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.14) | €2.59 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.30) | €2.77 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.24) | €1.25 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (€1.24) | €1.59 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 119 (€5.37) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 371 (€17) | €30 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,192 (€54) | €71 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 720 (€33) | €46 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (€4.55) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (€2.44) | €2.10 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€1.96) | €4.18 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,419 (€470) | €464 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 718 (€32) | €43 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.34) | €5.10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,256 prices entered by 2,517 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Spain
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