- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 120 (CHF 5.93) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.68 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 4.01 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 3.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 3.00 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.23 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.47 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.44 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,574 (CHF 969) | CHF 2,894 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (CHF 505) | CHF 2,232 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,590 (CHF 79) | CHF 199 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,938 (CHF 591) | CHF 1,860 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,753 (CHF 334) | CHF 1,300 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,354 (CHF 67) | CHF 152 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (CHF 19) | CHF 46 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,039 (CHF 398) | CHF 534 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (CHF 99) | CHF 166 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (CHF 40) | CHF 114 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (CHF 33) | CHF 48 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,489 (CHF 74) | CHF 135 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,283 (CHF 64) | CHF 185 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,588 (CHF 15,530) | CHF 27,425 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.88 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 464 (CHF 23) | CHF 88 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (CHF 9) | CHF 33 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (CHF 27) | CHF 115 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 5.98 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.61 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 4.25 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 3.13 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 3.34 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 124 (CHF 6) | CHF 44 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 378 (CHF 19) | CHF 70 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,204 (CHF 60) | CHF 149 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (CHF 37) | CHF 106 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (CHF 5.08) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 5.05 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,278 (CHF 509) | CHF 497 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.36 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 724 (CHF 36) | CHF 91 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland
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