Cost of living in Mexico compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 59% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Mexico | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (5,551 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 520% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (2,902 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (1,264 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (504 ₨) | 479 ₨ | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (845 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (543 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (1,705 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (900 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (639 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (541 ₨) | 503 ₨ | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (5,057 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (645 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (459 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 156% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 85% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Mexico | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (407,750 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (208,408 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (22,810 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (246,372 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (138,543 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (16,058 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (7,817 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 143% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (113,419 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (49,084 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (2,080 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (2,156 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 8% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 90% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Mexico | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (17,702 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (12,519 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (31,671 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 300% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (24,861 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 89% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Sri Lanka | ||||
Mexico | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (6,796,268 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (417 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (10,551 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 191% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 34% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Mexico | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (1,687 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (3,946 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 263% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (12,585 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 215% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (1,433 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (1,136 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (1,253 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (639 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (615 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 176% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (4,698 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 195% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 19% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Mexico | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (7,168 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (2,970 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (14,996 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 193% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (16,354 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (3,241 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (1,467 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 142% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (878 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (202,048 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (44 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 583% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (16,060 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 125% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (1,342 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 83% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,747 prices entered by 879 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
18.084
LKR
/
MXN
Cost of living in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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