Cost of living in Mexico compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 220 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 ($5.74) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 ($2.57) | $4.25 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 ($0.99) | $0.88 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 ($1.66) | $2.94 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.14) | $4.12 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 ($3.40) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 ($1.89) | $3.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.15) | $1.68 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 ($1.15) | $3.29 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 ($1.41) | $1.99 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 ($0.96) | $2.06 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,734 ($883) | $2,211 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,601 ($406) | $1,555 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,007 ($47) | $178 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,176 ($480) | $1,544 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,160 ($243) | $1,121 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 697 ($33) | $113 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 ($18) | $50 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,718 ($317) | $270 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,051 ($97) | $128 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 ($4.71) | $11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 ($4.27) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 847 ($40) | $47 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 ($31) | $43 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,522 ($72) | $87 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,118 ($53) | $108 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 348,641 ($16,437) | $23,606 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.89) | $0.64 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 ($25) | $74 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 ($3.83) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 180 ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 523 ($25) | $112 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 ($3.76) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 ($2.37) | $3.46 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 ($2.66) | $4.96 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 ($1.43) | $3.66 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.35) | $1.81 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 186 ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 ($15) | $46 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 849 ($40) | $206 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 684 ($32) | $80 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 126 ($5.95) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 ($3.37) | $5.06 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 ($1.85) | $5.84 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,499 ($495) | $421 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.90 ($0.14) | $0.51 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 986 ($46) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 ($2.90) | $8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.04715
USD
/
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Cost of living in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in United States
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