- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 ($5.07) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 ($3.44) | $4.52 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 ($0.98) | $0.89 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 ($1.62) | $3.19 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 ($1.10) | $3.98 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 ($3.36) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 ($2.02) | $3.33 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.27) | $1.61 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 ($1.13) | $3.62 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 ($1.33) | $1.92 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 ($1.06) | $2.13 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,349 ($1,020) | $2,045 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 ($537) | $1,575 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 ($86) | $177 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,212 ($644) | $1,588 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 ($361) | $1,130 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 ($69) | $119 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 ($20) | $48 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,037 ($424) | $329 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 ($106) | $120 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 ($5.77) | $11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 ($4.18) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 ($44) | $47 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 ($36) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,522 ($80) | $85 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 ($70) | $115 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,986 ($16,810) | $22,387 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($1.01) | $0.78 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 454 ($24) | $85 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 ($4.05) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 ($10) | $19 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 ($3.80) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 ($2.64) | $3.48 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 ($2.92) | $5.13 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 ($1.49) | $3.47 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 ($1.61) | $1.87 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 128 ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 ($20) | $45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 ($64) | $174 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 744 ($39) | $79 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 ($5.41) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 ($2.88) | $4.90 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 ($2.36) | $5.94 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,381 ($547) | $421 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 ($0.12) | $0.37 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 756 ($40) | $53 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 ($2.76) | $8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.05270
USD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 100,002 prices entered by 13,895 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in United States
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