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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 2.51 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.7 EUR (3.14 USD) in Mexico and 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.70 EUR
0.50 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.92 USD) in Mexico and 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.66 EUR
0.71 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.8 EUR (12.53 USD) in Mexico and 5.39 EUR (6.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Afghanistan.

10.80 EUR
5.39 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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1.58 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

9.78 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.77 EUR (9.01 USD) in Mexico and 3.08 EUR (3.57 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Afghanistan.

7.77 EUR
3.08 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.91 EUR (4.54 USD) in Mexico and 2.37 EUR (2.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Afghanistan.

3.91 EUR
2.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

-
0.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.36 EUR (2.73 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Afghanistan.

2.36 EUR
1.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

-
1.36 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.66 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 0.22 EUR (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.27 EUR
0.22 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.44 EUR (2.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.17 EUR (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93% lower in Afghanistan.

2.44 EUR
0.17 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.08 EUR (10.54 USD) in Mexico and 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 62% lower in Afghanistan.

9.08 EUR
3.45 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mexico and 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1.54 EUR
0.67 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2.08 EUR
0.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.96 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.96 EUR
0.66 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.98 EUR (2.29 USD) in Mexico and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.98 EUR
0.42 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.79 EUR
1.58 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.25 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Afghanistan.

1.87 EUR
0.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1.02 EUR
0.31 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.32 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.44 EUR (3.99 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Afghanistan.

3.44 EUR
0.94 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.59 EUR
0.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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2.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

4.40 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.58 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 EUR (10.21 USD) in Mexico and 3.95 EUR (4.58 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Afghanistan.

8.80 EUR
3.95 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 48.88 EUR (56.73 USD) in Mexico and 9.87 EUR (11.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Afghanistan.

48.88 EUR
9.87 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.22 EUR (14.18 USD) in Mexico and 2.37 EUR (2.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Afghanistan.

12.22 EUR
2.37 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in Mexico and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.07 EUR
0.13 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.47 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.20 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.17 EUR
0.78 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.71 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.76 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.6 EUR (20.42 USD) in Mexico and 9.21 EUR (10.69 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Afghanistan.

17.60 EUR
9.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.34 EUR (0.4 USD) in Mexico and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Afghanistan.

0.34 EUR
0.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.94 EUR (5.73 USD) in Mexico and 2.3 EUR (2.67 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Afghanistan.

4.94 EUR
2.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Mexico and 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Mexico.

0.41 EUR
0.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

1.22 EUR
1.58 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 5.87 EUR (6.81 USD) in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Afghanistan.

5.87 EUR
1.97 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.16 EUR (61.7 USD) in Mexico and 8.16 EUR (9.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Afghanistan.

53.16 EUR
8.16 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.25 EUR (26.98 USD) in Mexico and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Afghanistan.

23.25 EUR
3.45 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.6 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 955.08 EUR (1108.51 USD) in Mexico and 77.61 EUR (90.08 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Afghanistan.

955.08 EUR
77.61 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 605.21 EUR (702.43 USD) in Mexico and 52.62 EUR (61.07 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

605.21 EUR
52.62 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 2057 EUR (2387.4 USD) in Mexico and 184.16 EUR (213.74 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91% lower in Afghanistan.

2 057 EUR
184.16 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 1206 EUR (1399.87 USD) in Mexico and 101.29 EUR (117.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1 206 EUR
101.29 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.36 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 3248 EUR (3769.53 USD) in Mexico and 390.54 EUR (453.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88% lower in Afghanistan.

3 248 EUR
390.54 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 2250 EUR (2611.07 USD) in Mexico and 196.65 EUR (228.24 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2 250 EUR
196.65 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.85 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 819.73 EUR (951.42 USD) in Mexico and 213.09 EUR (247.33 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 74% lower in Afghanistan.

819.73 EUR
213.09 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.5 EUR
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Two stars

83.2 EUR
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Three stars

121 EUR
-

Four stars

253 EUR
-

Five stars

690 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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