- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (€5.10) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (€4.09) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€2.85) | €3.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.80) | €0.89 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.33) | €2.47 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.84) | €1.73 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (€2.66) | €5.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€1.61) | €1.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €1.07 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.92) | €0.82 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.09) | €1.56 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.87) | €0.94 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (€849) | €1,285 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (€451) | €890 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (€70) | €131 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (€511) | €839 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (€287) | €627 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (€70) | €93 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (€351) | €364 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (€86) | €80 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (€4.49) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (€3.83) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (€35) | €74 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 660 (€29) | €29 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (€64) | €80 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,287 (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,016 (€13,497) | €19,621 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.81) | €1.26 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (€20) | €49 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.34) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (€8) | €4.58 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (€23) | €56 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€2.96) | €4.44 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.12) | €2.50 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.28) | €2.85 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.20) | €1.27 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.25) | €1.59 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (€5.32) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (€5.89) | €17 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (€51) | €68 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (€4.47) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.36) | €2.10 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€1.92) | €4.20 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,347 (€448) | €470 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (€0.10) | €0.19 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (€31) | €44 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.26) | €5.10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,904 prices entered by 2,456 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Spain
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