Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (€5.10) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (€2.85) | €3.23 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.97) | €0.83 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.54) | €2.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (€1.07) | €1.65 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (€3.24) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.95) | €1.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.15) | €1.04 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€1.03) | €0.84 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (€10) | €6 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (€1.33) | €1.58 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (€0.92) | €0.84 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,052 (€920) | €1,278 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,926 (€431) | €831 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (€61) | €115 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,671 (€516) | €756 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,897 (€285) | €552 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 388 (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,514 (€363) | €379 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,954 (€94) | €90 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (€4.85) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (€4.25) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 854 (€41) | €81 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 636 (€31) | €31 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,507 (€73) | €80 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,213 (€59) | €90 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 326,151 (€15,758) | €21,558 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.97) | €1.32 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (€24) | €45 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (€3.79) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 228 (€11) | €8 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (€3.27) | €4.15 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.37) | €2.61 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.81) | €2.76 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.46) | €1.52 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.43) | €1.69 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 175 (€8) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 942 (€46) | €53 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (€32) | €44 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (€5.33) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (€2.85) | €2.33 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.98) | €4.02 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,893 (€478) | €426 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (€0.08) | €0.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 848 (€41) | €47 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (€2.66) | €4.96 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Spain
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