- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 14 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.71 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 4.10 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 3.91 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 3.00 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.57 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.41 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,409 (CHF 1,023) | CHF 2,910 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,034 (CHF 529) | CHF 2,314 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,594 (CHF 84) | CHF 185 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,223 (CHF 592) | CHF 1,923 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,408 (CHF 338) | CHF 1,399 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,572 (CHF 83) | CHF 154 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (CHF 20) | CHF 45 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,142 (CHF 429) | CHF 558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,029 (CHF 107) | CHF 170 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 18 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 29 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (CHF 42) | CHF 115 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (CHF 34) | CHF 51 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,480 (CHF 78) | CHF 131 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,291 (CHF 68) | CHF 187 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 309,611 (CHF 16,327) | CHF 27,410 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.86 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 463 (CHF 24) | CHF 87 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (CHF 28) | CHF 120 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 4.72 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.62 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 3.27 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.47 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 121 (CHF 6) | CHF 45 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 380 (CHF 20) | CHF 70 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,169 (CHF 62) | CHF 132 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 730 (CHF 38) | CHF 110 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 5.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,330 (CHF 545) | CHF 518 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.18 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (CHF 38) | CHF 93 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland
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