- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 ($5.82) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 ($4.67) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 ($3.25) | $4.58 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 ($0.92) | $0.89 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 ($1.52) | $3.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 ($0.97) | $4.03 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 ($3.05) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 ($1.85) | $3.35 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.17) | $1.59 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.04) | $3.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 ($1.25) | $1.93 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 ($1.00) | $2.13 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,601 ($967) | $2,037 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,336 ($510) | $1,570 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,616 ($80) | $178 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,774 ($581) | $1,565 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,568 ($324) | $1,121 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,602 ($79) | $122 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 ($19) | $48 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,129 ($401) | $335 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,016 ($99) | $118 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 ($5.06) | $11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 ($4.36) | $22 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 798 ($39) | $47 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 ($32) | $45 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,486 ($73) | $85 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,302 ($64) | $115 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,016 ($15,397) | $22,253 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.93) | $0.77 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 ($23) | $85 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 ($3.82) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 184 ($9) | $19 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 541 ($27) | $111 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 ($3.37) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 ($2.41) | $3.51 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 ($2.60) | $5.07 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 ($1.37) | $3.45 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.43) | $1.86 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 122 ($6) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 385 ($19) | $44 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,185 ($58) | $172 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 ($37) | $79 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 ($5.09) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 ($2.69) | $4.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.19) | $5.86 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,287 ($508) | $429 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 ($0.11) | $0.32 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 721 ($36) | $54 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 ($2.57) | $8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04935
USD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in United States
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