Cost of living in Mexico compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (£14) | £13 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (£3.26) | £4.26 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (£1.30) | £1.20 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (£2.18) | £3.63 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (£1.40) | £2.28 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (£4.40) | £5.34 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (£2.32) | £2.13 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (£1.65) | £0.89 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (£1.40) | £1.97 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (£13) | £10 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (£1.66) | £2.36 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (£1.18) | £1.04 | + 13% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (£1,052) | £1,997 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (£538) | £1,637 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (£59) | £229 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (£636) | £1,818 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (£358) | £1,060 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (£41) | £190 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (£20) | £26 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (£293) | £324 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (£127) | £83 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (£5.37) | £7 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (£5.57) | £16 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (£46) | £73 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (£32) | £32 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (£82) | £81 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (£64) | £83 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (£17,541) | £25,126 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (£1.08) | £1.44 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (£27) | £85 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (£4.35) | £5.04 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (£10) | £8 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (£32) | £74 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (£3.70) | £4.77 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (£2.93) | £1.97 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (£3.23) | £3.78 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (£1.65) | £2.39 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (£1.59) | £1.77 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (£12) | £14 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mexico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (£19) | £40 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (£8) | £19 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (£39) | £124 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (£42) | £69 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (£8) | £11 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (£3.79) | £3.71 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (£2.27) | £5.75 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (£521) | £537 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (£0.11) | £0.28 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (£41) | £35 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (£3.46) | £14 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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