Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 215 (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (€4.87) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (€2.19) | €3.46 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.86) | €0.82 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.46) | €2.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.01) | €1.65 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€2.97) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.65) | €1.66 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €1.11 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €0.88 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.23) | €1.62 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.84) | €0.86 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,962 (€780) | €1,222 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,587 (€353) | €755 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,039 (€43) | €107 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,151 (€417) | €745 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,885 (€201) | €532 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 726 (€30) | €79 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (€16) | €29 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,008 (€288) | €345 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,022 (€83) | €95 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (€4.12) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (€3.70) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 845 (€35) | €76 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (€27) | €31 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,499 (€62) | €76 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,095 (€45) | €84 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 340,943 (€14,021) | €23,239 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.78) | €1.23 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (€22) | €43 | - 49% | |
| 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$ 82 (€3.37) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 176 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 (€21) | €59 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (€3.32) | €4.09 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.07) | €2.38 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.27) | €2.88 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.21) | €1.36 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.20) | €1.86 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 192 (€8) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (€13) | €29 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 147 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 833 (€34) | €49 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 681 (€28) | €41 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (€5.00) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (€2.97) | €2.49 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.59) | €3.95 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,977 (€410) | €478 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.61 (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 983 (€40) | €47 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (€2.52) | €4.94 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Spain
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