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$ 161 ($9) | $14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 ($5.68) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 ($3.00) | $4.32 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($1.07) | $0.87 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 ($1.71) | $3.00 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 ($1.16) | $4.07 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 ($3.54) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 ($2.12) | $3.38 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 ($1.24) | $1.73 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 ($1.15) | $3.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 ($1.47) | $1.91 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 ($1.04) | $2.07 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,405 ($1,026) | $2,231 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,951 ($473) | $1,605 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,224 ($65) | $178 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,809 ($572) | $1,611 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,711 ($302) | $1,141 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 897 ($47) | $117 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 ($20) | $48 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,610 ($402) | $300 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,960 ($104) | $121 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 ($5.37) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 ($4.53) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 ($45) | $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 631 ($33) | $44 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,513 ($80) | $87 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,221 ($65) | $114 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 324,742 ($17,172) | $22,995 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 ($1.07) | $0.77 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 ($26) | $80 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 ($4.17) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 ($11) | $20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 564 ($30) | $110 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 ($3.60) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 ($2.60) | $3.51 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 ($3.00) | $5.02 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 ($1.57) | $3.52 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 ($1.60) | $1.82 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 186 ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 345 ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 901 ($48) | $220 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 662 ($35) | $75 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 ($5.82) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 ($3.09) | $4.81 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 ($2.18) | $5.82 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,884 ($523) | $405 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.79 ($0.09) | $0.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 881 ($47) | $54 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 ($2.94) | $8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in United States
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