- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (€5.49) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (€4.43) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€2.99) | €3.50 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.86) | €0.88 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (€1.42) | €2.46 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.96) | €1.73 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (€2.93) | €5.54 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.76) | €1.81 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.07 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (€0.98) | €0.83 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.16) | €1.58 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.92) | €0.96 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,281 (€888) | €1,296 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (€470) | €910 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (€75) | €130 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,158 (€560) | €857 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (€316) | €645 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (€61) | €92 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€18) | €29 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,054 (€371) | €366 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (€93) | €82 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (€5.05) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (€3.65) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 838 (€39) | €75 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (€31) | €29 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,525 (€70) | €81 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (€61) | €94 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,271 (€14,666) | €19,323 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.88) | €1.27 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 453 (€21) | €49 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.54) | €5.98 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (€8) | €5.00 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (€25) | €55 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (€3.32) | €4.70 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.31) | €2.62 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.55) | €2.84 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (€1.30) | €1.37 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (€1.40) | €1.68 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 127 (€5.87) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (€17) | €31 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (€56) | €70 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (€35) | €46 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (€4.77) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.52) | €2.14 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (€2.06) | €4.11 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,363 (€478) | €448 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 757 (€35) | €44 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (€2.42) | €5.12 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,413 prices entered by 2,375 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Spain
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