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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Afghanistan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.79 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.22 EUR (2.53 USD) in Mexico and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.22 EUR
0.81 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.15 EUR
1.02 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.55 EUR (9.77 USD) in Mexico and 5.97 EUR (6.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Afghanistan.

8.55 EUR
5.97 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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12.53 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

10.04 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.81 EUR (6.63 USD) in Mexico and 2.81 EUR (3.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Afghanistan.

5.81 EUR
2.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.19 EUR (3.65 USD) in Mexico and 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Afghanistan.

3.19 EUR
2.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.26 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.77 EUR (2.02 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.33 EUR (1.51 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.77 EUR
1.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.36 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.00 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Mexico and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Afghanistan.

0.87 EUR
0.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Mexico and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.75 EUR
0.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.21 EUR (8.23 USD) in Mexico and 3.76 EUR (4.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Afghanistan.

7.21 EUR
3.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.19 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1.19 EUR
0.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.32 EUR
0.26 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in Mexico and 1.23 EUR (1.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.29 EUR
1.23 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Mexico and 0.33 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.42 EUR
0.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Mexico.

1.26 EUR
1.36 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.44 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.39 EUR
0.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Afghanistan.

0.73 EUR
0.36 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.91 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.41 EUR (2.76 USD) in Mexico and 1.25 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Afghanistan.

2.41 EUR
1.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Afghanistan.

0.90 EUR
0.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.28 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.38 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.86 EUR (6.69 USD) in Mexico and 3.76 EUR (4.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Afghanistan.

5.86 EUR
3.76 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.67 EUR (39.59 USD) in Mexico and 10.02 EUR (11.44 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Afghanistan.

34.67 EUR
10.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.84 EUR (7.81 USD) in Mexico and 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Afghanistan.

6.84 EUR
2.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Mexico and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Afghanistan.

0.65 EUR
0.19 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.44 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.15 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.15 EUR
0.78 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.03 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.89 EUR (15.85 USD) in Mexico and 16.91 EUR (19.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Mexico.

13.89 EUR
16.91 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Afghanistan.

0.27 EUR
0.25 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.47 EUR (6.25 USD) in Mexico and 2.51 EUR (2.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.47 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 27% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 1.25 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
1.25 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.11 EUR (4.69 USD) in Mexico and 2.82 EUR (3.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Afghanistan.

4.11 EUR
2.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.87 EUR (46.66 USD) in Mexico and 15.04 EUR (17.17 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Afghanistan.

40.87 EUR
15.04 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.59 EUR (21.23 USD) in Mexico and 12.53 EUR (14.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Afghanistan.

18.59 EUR
12.53 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.28 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 696.27 EUR (794.92 USD) in Mexico and 110.38 EUR (126.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Afghanistan.

696.27 EUR
110.38 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 421.54 EUR (481.27 USD) in Mexico and 74.28 EUR (84.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Afghanistan.

421.54 EUR
74.28 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1355 EUR (1547.32 USD) in Mexico and 274.26 EUR (313.12 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1 355 EUR
274.26 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 791.24 EUR (903.35 USD) in Mexico and 158.71 EUR (181.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Afghanistan.

791.24 EUR
158.71 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.45 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2395 EUR (2734.49 USD) in Mexico and 751.32 EUR (857.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2 395 EUR
751.32 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1562 EUR (1782.78 USD) in Mexico and 394.68 EUR (450.6 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1 562 EUR
394.68 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.77 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 602.67 EUR (688.06 USD) in Mexico and 217.18 EUR (247.95 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 64% lower in Afghanistan.

602.67 EUR
217.18 EUR

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.8 EUR
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Two stars

84.6 EUR
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Three stars

123 EUR
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Four stars

257 EUR
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Five stars

702 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels

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