- 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$ 118 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 13 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.78 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 4.55 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 12 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 3.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.90 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.62 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.33 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,696 (CHF 947) | CHF 2,965 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,193 (CHF 516) | CHF 2,407 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,387 (CHF 70) | CHF 172 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,372 (CHF 525) | CHF 1,872 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,087 (CHF 308) | CHF 1,528 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,289 (CHF 65) | CHF 129 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (CHF 20) | CHF 48 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,409 (CHF 426) | CHF 540 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (CHF 99) | CHF 172 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 18 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 29 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (CHF 42) | CHF 109 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (CHF 33) | CHF 55 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,403 (CHF 71) | CHF 127 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,199 (CHF 61) | CHF 191 | - 68% | |
| 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$ 294,929 (CHF 14,941) | CHF 26,060 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.77 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 520 (CHF 26) | CHF 86 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (CHF 28) | CHF 116 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 5.12 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 5.42 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 3.28 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 3.87 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (CHF 7) | CHF 44 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (CHF 19) | CHF 73 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,142 (CHF 58) | CHF 133 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 693 (CHF 35) | CHF 113 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 17 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 7 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,901 (CHF 502) | CHF 528 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 651 (CHF 33) | CHF 94 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,960 prices entered by 1,695 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland
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