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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Egypt

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. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.62 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.64 EUR (2.86 USD) in Mexico and 0.61 EUR (0.66 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Egypt.

2.64 EUR
0.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.37 EUR (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 0.32 EUR (0.34 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Egypt.

1.37 EUR
0.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.17 EUR (11.04 USD) in Mexico and 4.43 EUR (4.81 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Egypt.

10.17 EUR
4.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.93 EUR (12.95 USD) in Mexico and 3.9 EUR (4.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Egypt.

11.93 EUR
3.90 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.9 EUR (7.49 USD) in Mexico and 2.71 EUR (2.94 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Egypt.

6.90 EUR
2.71 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.79 EUR (4.12 USD) in Mexico and 1.03 EUR (1.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Egypt.

3.79 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.5 EUR (1.63 USD) in Mexico and 0.67 EUR (0.73 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Egypt.

1.50 EUR
0.67 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.1 EUR (2.28 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Egypt.

2.10 EUR
0.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.04 USD) in Mexico and 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Egypt.

2.80 EUR
1.11 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.09 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Egypt.

1.03 EUR
0.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.08 EUR (2.26 USD) in Mexico and 0.32 EUR (0.34 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Egypt.

2.08 EUR
0.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.56 EUR (9.3 USD) in Mexico and 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Egypt.

8.56 EUR
1.96 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.41 EUR (1.53 USD) in Mexico and 0.54 EUR (0.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Egypt.

1.41 EUR
0.54 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.57 EUR (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 0.17 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Egypt.

1.57 EUR
0.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.53 EUR (1.66 USD) in Mexico and 0.2 EUR (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Egypt.

1.53 EUR
0.20 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.68 EUR (1.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Egypt.

1.68 EUR
0.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.5 EUR (1.63 USD) in Mexico and 0.4 EUR (0.44 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Egypt.

1.50 EUR
0.40 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.03 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 9.68 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Egypt.

12.03 EUR
9.68 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.65 EUR (1.8 USD) in Mexico and 0.18 EUR (0.19 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

1.65 EUR
0.18 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.86 EUR (0.94 USD) in Mexico and 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86% lower in Egypt.

0.86 EUR
0.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.47 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.87 EUR (3.11 USD) in Mexico and 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Egypt.

2.87 EUR
0.96 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.08 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.14 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87% lower in Egypt.

1.08 EUR
0.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.71 EUR (2.94 USD) in Mexico and 0.97 EUR (1.06 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Egypt.

2.71 EUR
0.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.01 EUR (4.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.36 EUR (1.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Egypt.

4.01 EUR
1.36 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.96 EUR (7.56 USD) in Mexico and 2.34 EUR (2.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Egypt.

6.96 EUR
2.34 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.2 EUR (44.73 USD) in Mexico and 11.69 EUR (12.69 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Egypt.

41.20 EUR
11.69 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.13 EUR (8.83 USD) in Mexico and 1.95 EUR (2.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76% lower in Egypt.

8.13 EUR
1.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.77 EUR (0.84 USD) in Mexico and 0.09 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Egypt.

0.77 EUR
0.09 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.15 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.28 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.25 EUR (0.27 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Egypt.

1.28 EUR
0.25 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.29 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 0.37 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Egypt.

1.29 EUR
0.37 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.16 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.5 EUR (17.91 USD) in Mexico and 6.92 EUR (7.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Egypt.

16.50 EUR
6.92 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.35 USD) in Mexico and 0.16 EUR (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Egypt.

0.33 EUR
0.16 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.51 EUR (7.06 USD) in Mexico and 0.56 EUR (0.6 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Egypt.

6.51 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.54 EUR (0.59 USD) in Mexico and 0.08 EUR (0.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Egypt.

0.54 EUR
0.08 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.08 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Egypt.

1.08 EUR
0.19 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.88 EUR (5.3 USD) in Mexico and 2.34 EUR (2.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 52% lower in Egypt.

4.88 EUR
2.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.56 EUR (52.72 USD) in Mexico and 11.88 EUR (12.89 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Egypt.

48.56 EUR
11.88 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.09 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Egypt.

22.09 EUR
4.14 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.46 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Egypt.

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 827.37 EUR (898.23 USD) in Mexico and 97.32 EUR (105.65 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Egypt.

827.37 EUR
97.32 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 500.91 EUR (543.81 USD) in Mexico and 60.55 EUR (65.73 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Egypt.

500.91 EUR
60.55 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 1610 EUR (1748.41 USD) in Mexico and 185.49 EUR (201.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Egypt.

1 610 EUR
185.49 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 940.22 EUR (1020.74 USD) in Mexico and 115.25 EUR (125.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

940.22 EUR
115.25 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.74 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Egypt.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2846 EUR (3089.87 USD) in Mexico and 288.95 EUR (313.7 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Egypt.

2 846 EUR
288.95 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 1856 EUR (2014.47 USD) in Mexico and 193.97 EUR (210.58 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Egypt.

1 856 EUR
193.97 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 7.11 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 716.14 EUR (777.48 USD) in Mexico and 100.76 EUR (109.39 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 85.9% lower in Egypt.

716.14 EUR
100.76 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

48.2 EUR
45.7 EUR

Two stars

73.7 EUR
63.6 EUR

Three stars

121 EUR
82.6 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
147 EUR

Five stars

630 EUR
212 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1590 hotels • Egypt: 20 cities, 627 hotels

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