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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 2.42 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.15 EUR (2.47 USD) in Mexico and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Egypt.

2.15 EUR
0.54 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.11 EUR (1.28 USD) in Mexico and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Egypt.

1.11 EUR
0.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.29 EUR (9.53 USD) in Mexico and 3.91 EUR (4.5 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Egypt.

8.29 EUR
3.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.72 EUR (11.19 USD) in Mexico and 3.44 EUR (3.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Egypt.

9.72 EUR
3.44 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.63 EUR (6.47 USD) in Mexico and 2.39 EUR (2.75 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Egypt.

5.63 EUR
2.39 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.09 EUR (3.56 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Egypt.

3.09 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Egypt.

1.22 EUR
0.59 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.71 EUR (1.97 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Egypt.

1.71 EUR
0.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.28 EUR (2.63 USD) in Mexico and 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57% lower in Egypt.

2.28 EUR
0.98 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.84 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.84 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Egypt.

0.84 EUR
0.12 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.69 EUR (1.95 USD) in Mexico and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Egypt.

1.69 EUR
0.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.98 EUR (8.03 USD) in Mexico and 1.73 EUR (1.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Egypt.

6.98 EUR
1.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Egypt.

1.15 EUR
0.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.28 EUR (1.47 USD) in Mexico and 0.15 EUR (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Egypt.

1.28 EUR
0.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.25 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Egypt.

1.25 EUR
0.18 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.37 EUR (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 0.17 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Egypt.

1.37 EUR
0.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.22 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Egypt.

1.22 EUR
0.36 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.35 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 9.13 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Egypt.

11.35 EUR
9.13 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.35 EUR (1.55 USD) in Mexico and 0.15 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

1.35 EUR
0.15 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 0.11 EUR (0.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Egypt.

0.70 EUR
0.11 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.21 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.34 EUR (2.69 USD) in Mexico and 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Egypt.

2.34 EUR
0.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Egypt.

0.88 EUR
0.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.21 EUR (2.54 USD) in Mexico and 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Egypt.

2.21 EUR
0.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Egypt.

3.27 EUR
1.20 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.68 EUR (6.53 USD) in Mexico and 2.06 EUR (2.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Egypt.

5.68 EUR
2.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 33.58 EUR (38.65 USD) in Mexico and 10.32 EUR (11.88 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Egypt.

33.58 EUR
10.32 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.63 EUR (7.63 USD) in Mexico and 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Egypt.

6.63 EUR
1.72 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Mexico and 0.08 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Egypt.

0.63 EUR
0.08 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.75 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Egypt.

1.14 EUR
0.21 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Egypt.

1.14 EUR
0.27 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.91 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.45 EUR (15.48 USD) in Mexico and 6.11 EUR (7.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Egypt.

13.45 EUR
6.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.14 EUR (0.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Egypt.

0.27 EUR
0.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.3 EUR (6.1 USD) in Mexico and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Egypt.

5.30 EUR
0.49 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.44 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 0.07 EUR (0.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Egypt.

0.44 EUR
0.07 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 0.17 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Egypt.

0.88 EUR
0.17 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 3.98 EUR (4.58 USD) in Mexico and 2.06 EUR (2.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Egypt.

3.98 EUR
2.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.58 EUR (45.55 USD) in Mexico and 10.48 EUR (12.06 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Egypt.

39.58 EUR
10.48 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.01 EUR (20.72 USD) in Mexico and 3.66 EUR (4.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Egypt.

18.01 EUR
3.66 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.81 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 674.4 EUR (776.06 USD) in Mexico and 85.91 EUR (98.86 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Egypt.

674.40 EUR
85.91 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 408.3 EUR (469.84 USD) in Mexico and 53.45 EUR (61.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Egypt.

408.30 EUR
53.45 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 1313 EUR (1510.59 USD) in Mexico and 163.74 EUR (188.42 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Egypt.

1 313 EUR
163.74 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 766.38 EUR (881.9 USD) in Mexico and 101.74 EUR (117.07 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Egypt.

766.38 EUR
101.74 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.99 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 2320 EUR (2669.58 USD) in Mexico and 255.07 EUR (293.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

2 320 EUR
255.07 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 1512 EUR (1740.46 USD) in Mexico and 171.23 EUR (197.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Egypt.

1 512 EUR
171.23 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 6.56 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 583.73 EUR (671.72 USD) in Mexico and 88.95 EUR (102.35 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 84.8% lower in Egypt.

583.73 EUR
88.95 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.7 EUR
60.3 EUR

Two stars

83.9 EUR
52 EUR

Three stars

122 EUR
71.2 EUR

Four stars

255 EUR
155 EUR

Five stars

696 EUR
244 EUR

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 • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels

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