Cost of living in Mexico compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 313 (€15) | €17 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (€3.34) | €4.51 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.32) | €1.71 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (€2.21) | €5.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (€1.66) | €2.05 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 95 (€4.43) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (€2.23) | €2.16 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.62) | €1.20 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.41) | €1.43 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 282 (€13) | €12 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.78) | €2.41 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (€1.23) | €0.96 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,927 (€1,072) | €1,064 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,868 (€555) | €733 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,214 (€57) | €179 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,066 (€657) | €615 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,305 (€341) | €420 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 778 (€36) | €151 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (€19) | €19 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,305 (€295) | €388 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,516 (€118) | €92 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 122 (€5.68) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€5.55) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 960 (€45) | €74 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 711 (€33) | €29 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,725 (€81) | €104 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,322 (€62) | €98 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,944 (€16,264) | €24,796 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.87 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 591 (€28) | €33 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (€4.40) | €4.62 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (€13) | €5.76 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 728 (€34) | €49 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (€3.68) | €5.03 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (€3.05) | €4.83 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (€3.51) | €4.31 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (€1.83) | €2.42 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 38 (€1.80) | €2.56 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 304 (€14) | €13 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 413 (€19) | €39 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 858 (€40) | €49 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 911 (€43) | €59 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 190 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (€4.17) | €4.34 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.57) | €5.11 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,643 (€497) | €1,025 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.70 (€0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,005 (€47) | €36 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (€3.60) | €5.04 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Greece
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