Cost of living in Mexico compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 313 (€15) | €18 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (€3.34) | €3.81 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.32) | €1.04 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (€2.21) | €2.89 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (€1.66) | €2.06 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 95 (€4.43) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (€2.23) | €2.05 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.62) | €1.50 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.41) | €1.16 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 282 (€13) | €7 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.78) | €2.07 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (€1.23) | €1.05 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,927 (€1,072) | €1,473 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,868 (€555) | €1,003 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,214 (€57) | €112 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,066 (€657) | €928 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,305 (€341) | €669 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 778 (€36) | €75 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (€19) | €27 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,305 (€295) | €328 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,516 (€118) | €95 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 122 (€5.68) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€5.55) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 960 (€45) | €76 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 711 (€33) | €32 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,725 (€81) | €84 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,322 (€62) | €89 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,944 (€16,264) | €26,684 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.56 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 591 (€28) | €28 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (€4.40) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (€13) | €9 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 728 (€34) | €59 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (€3.68) | €4.21 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (€3.05) | €2.87 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (€3.51) | €2.94 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (€1.83) | €1.81 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 38 (€1.80) | €2.31 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 304 (€14) | €17 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Mexico | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 413 (€19) | €35 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (€8) | €17 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 858 (€40) | €53 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 911 (€43) | €50 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 190 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (€4.17) | €2.84 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.57) | €4.52 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,643 (€497) | €535 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.70 (€0.13) | €0.28 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,005 (€47) | €51 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (€3.60) | €5.34 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,523 prices entered by 1,688 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Spain
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