Cost of living in Mexico compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mexico | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 262 ($15) | $19 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 148 ($9) | $10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 ($3.84) | $5.78 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 ($1.49) | $1.08 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 ($2.60) | $4.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 ($1.50) | $4.70 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 ($4.90) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 ($2.74) | $4.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 ($1.85) | $2.49 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 ($1.61) | $3.12 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 ($1.97) | $2.77 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 ($1.40) | $2.98 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mexico | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,838 ($1,142) | $2,823 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,410 ($599) | $2,138 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,053 ($61) | $220 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,632 ($727) | $1,886 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,593 ($380) | $1,441 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 ($42) | $146 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 ($23) | $64 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 ($380) | $295 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 ($147) | $133 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 ($7) | $31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mexico | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 ($56) | $54 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 ($44) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 ($97) | $93 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 ($74) | $119 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mexico | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,370 ($22,132) | $27,910 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.31) | $1.05 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 571 ($33) | $79 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mexico | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 ($5.13) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 ($11) | $21 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 ($34) | $140 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 ($4.28) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 ($3.44) | $4.80 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 ($3.93) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 ($2.09) | $4.72 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 ($2.01) | $2.25 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 ($14) | $27 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mexico | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 358 ($21) | $55 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 ($9) | $28 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 ($42) | $195 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 768 ($44) | $89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 ($9) | $14 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 ($4.56) | $5.21 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 ($2.67) | $6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 ($617) | $554 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 ($0.13) | $0.21 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 882 ($51) | $54 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 ($4.51) | $10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in United States
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