Cost of living in Mexico compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 14 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.60 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.48 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 4.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.64 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.97 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.90 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.35 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,050 (CHF 985) | CHF 2,833 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,926 (CHF 462) | CHF 2,110 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (CHF 66) | CHF 214 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,651 (CHF 551) | CHF 1,618 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,897 (CHF 305) | CHF 1,199 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (CHF 48) | CHF 132 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,514 (CHF 389) | CHF 670 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,954 (CHF 101) | CHF 121 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 18 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 31 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 (CHF 44) | CHF 108 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 636 (CHF 33) | CHF 59 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,507 (CHF 78) | CHF 127 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,213 (CHF 63) | CHF 190 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,211 (CHF 16,823) | CHF 25,335 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.62 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (CHF 26) | CHF 71 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 18 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 228 (CHF 12) | CHF 45 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (CHF 29) | CHF 113 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 4.41 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 4.30 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 3.84 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.41 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 175 (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (CHF 18) | CHF 69 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (CHF 7) | CHF 36 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 942 (CHF 49) | CHF 129 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (CHF 34) | CHF 116 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,897 (CHF 512) | CHF 530 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.37 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 848 (CHF 44) | CHF 100 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland
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