Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (€17) | €17 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (€3.84) | €3.81 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.53) | €1.05 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (€2.56) | €3.01 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.65) | €2.25 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (€5.17) | €7 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (€2.73) | €2.16 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.94) | €1.40 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.64) | €1.12 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (€15) | €7 | + 125% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (€1.96) | €2.06 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (€1.39) | €1.08 | + 29% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (€1,238) | €1,415 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (€633) | €962 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (€69) | €118 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (€748) | €917 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (€421) | €671 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (€49) | €81 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (€344) | €315 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (€149) | €92 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Spain | ||||
Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (€54) | €73 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (€38) | €31 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (€96) | €82 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (€75) | €86 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (€20,628) | €28,022 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.26) | €1.60 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (€32) | €31 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (€5.12) | €8 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (€38) | €62 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (€4.35) | €3.86 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.45) | €2.95 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (€3.80) | €3.02 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (€1.94) | €2.02 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (€1.87) | €1.93 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (€14) | €17 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (€22) | €34 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (€9) | €16 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (€46) | €53 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (€50) | €50 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (€4.45) | €2.69 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.67) | €4.45 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (€613) | €514 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (€49) | €49 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (€4.07) | €5.23 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Spain
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