Cost of living in Mexico compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 217 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 14 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 13 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.60 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 3.80 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 3.85 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.39 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.11 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 2.48 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.62 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,949 (CHF 824) | CHF 2,797 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,623 (CHF 375) | CHF 2,185 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,026 (CHF 45) | CHF 166 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,079 (CHF 438) | CHF 1,637 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,147 (CHF 224) | CHF 1,195 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 712 (CHF 31) | CHF 94 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (CHF 16) | CHF 40 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (CHF 299) | CHF 426 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,061 (CHF 90) | CHF 127 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 29 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 835 (CHF 36) | CHF 107 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (CHF 28) | CHF 62 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (CHF 66) | CHF 128 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,112 (CHF 48) | CHF 167 | - 71% | |
| 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$ 347,300 (CHF 15,100) | CHF 27,665 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.48 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 536 (CHF 23) | CHF 87 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 16 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (CHF 23) | CHF 98 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 4.74 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 5.27 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 3.63 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 4.67 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (CHF 8) | CHF 39 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 308 (CHF 13) | CHF 78 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 846 (CHF 37) | CHF 251 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 678 (CHF 29) | CHF 108 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 16 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 5.06 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,288 (CHF 447) | CHF 464 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.54 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.33 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 962 (CHF 42) | CHF 99 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland
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