- 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$ 116 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 14 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.71 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 4.52 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 3.80 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.92 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.45 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.50 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.42 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,277 (CHF 1,000) | CHF 2,886 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,015 (CHF 519) | CHF 2,384 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,433 (CHF 74) | CHF 178 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,652 (CHF 552) | CHF 1,899 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,059 (CHF 314) | CHF 1,490 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,450 (CHF 75) | CHF 137 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,190 (CHF 425) | CHF 554 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,053 (CHF 106) | CHF 186 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 18 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 82 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (CHF 43) | CHF 116 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 656 (CHF 34) | CHF 52 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,476 (CHF 77) | CHF 132 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,294 (CHF 67) | CHF 181 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,543 (CHF 15,432) | CHF 28,020 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.83 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 513 (CHF 27) | CHF 87 | - 69% | |
| 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 3.98) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (CHF 10) | CHF 34 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 546 (CHF 28) | CHF 124 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 71 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 4.67 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.28 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.97 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 3.33 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 119 (CHF 6) | CHF 46 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 366 (CHF 19) | CHF 70 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,249 (CHF 65) | CHF 124 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 724 (CHF 38) | CHF 112 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 5.27 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,209 (CHF 529) | CHF 532 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.42 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.38 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 698 (CHF 36) | CHF 91 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,582 prices entered by 1,606 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland
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