Cost of living in Mexico compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (£12) | £14 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (£3.12) | £3.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (£1.19) | £1.06 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (£2.08) | £3.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (£1.19) | £1.89 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (£3.92) | £3.79 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (£2.18) | £1.95 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (£1.48) | £0.95 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (£1.28) | £1.72 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (£12) | £8 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (£1.57) | £2.20 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (£1.12) | £1.05 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,168 (£925) | £1,845 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,264 (£471) | £1,257 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,041 (£48) | £218 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,625 (£579) | £1,075 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,783 (£311) | £756 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 721 (£33) | £119 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 399 (£18) | £26 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,607 (£303) | £302 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,555 (£117) | £87 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (£5.28) | £6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 (£5.80) | £14 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 967 (£44) | £61 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 718 (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,709 (£78) | £67 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,262 (£58) | £69 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,066 (£17,622) | £25,499 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (£1.04) | £1.65 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 559 (£26) | £78 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 91 (£4.18) | £3.52 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 205 (£9) | £10 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 592 (£27) | £81 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (£3.41) | £3.35 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (£2.74) | £1.70 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (£3.16) | £3.55 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (£1.80) | £2.29 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (£1.60) | £1.72 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 239 (£11) | £14 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 358 (£16) | £36 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 155 (£7) | £19 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (£33) | £148 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 766 (£35) | £60 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 163 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (£3.64) | £3.25 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (£2.06) | £4.67 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (£492) | £433 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.23 (£0.10) | £0.10 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (£41) | £33 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (£3.59) | £13 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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