Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Mexico vs. Iceland

Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Iceland

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
Mexico CityMexico City
ReykjavíkReykjavík

Table of contents

Grocery

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

Mexico vs. Iceland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.95 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Iceland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.67 PLN (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 13.11 PLN (3.26 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Mexico.

10.67 PLN
13.11 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.53 PLN (1.37 USD) in Mexico and 8.24 PLN (2.05 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Mexico.

5.53 PLN
8.24 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 41.15 PLN (10.22 USD) in Mexico and 101.61 PLN (25.25 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Mexico.

41.15 PLN
101.61 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 48.29 PLN (12 USD) in Mexico and 78.29 PLN (19.45 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Mexico.

48.29 PLN
78.29 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.94 PLN (6.94 USD) in Mexico and 70.21 PLN (17.44 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

27.94 PLN
70.21 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.36 PLN (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 46.4 PLN (11.53 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Mexico.

15.36 PLN
46.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.08 PLN (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 12.14 PLN (3.02 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Mexico.

6.08 PLN
12.14 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.5 PLN (2.11 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 22.03 PLN (5.47 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Mexico.

8.50 PLN
22.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.34 PLN (2.82 USD) in Mexico and 10.1 PLN (2.51 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Iceland.

11.34 PLN
10.10 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

96.52 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.18 PLN (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 10.91 PLN (2.71 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Mexico.

4.18 PLN
10.91 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.42 PLN (2.09 USD) in Mexico and 13.04 PLN (3.24 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Mexico.

8.42 PLN
13.04 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 34.66 PLN (8.61 USD) in Mexico and 57.07 PLN (14.18 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Mexico.

34.66 PLN
57.07 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.72 PLN (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 6.15 PLN (1.53 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 7% lower in Mexico.

5.72 PLN
6.15 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.36 PLN (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 5.44 PLN (1.35 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Iceland.

6.36 PLN
5.44 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.19 PLN (1.54 USD) in Mexico and 10 PLN (2.49 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Mexico.

6.19 PLN
10.00 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.81 PLN (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 10.8 PLN (2.68 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Mexico.

6.81 PLN
10.80 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.06 PLN (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 12.34 PLN (3.07 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Mexico.

6.06 PLN
12.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

52.57 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.7 PLN (1.66 USD) in Mexico and 18.55 PLN (4.61 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Mexico.

6.70 PLN
18.55 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.49 PLN (0.87 USD) in Mexico and 7.82 PLN (1.94 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

3.49 PLN
7.82 PLN

Restaurant

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

Mexico vs. Iceland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.45 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Iceland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.61 PLN (2.88 USD) in Mexico and 18.13 PLN (4.51 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 36% lower in Mexico.

11.61 PLN
18.13 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.35 PLN (1.08 USD) in Mexico and 10 PLN (2.49 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Mexico.

4.35 PLN
10.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.97 PLN (2.73 USD) in Mexico and 37.7 PLN (9.37 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Mexico.

10.97 PLN
37.70 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.25 PLN (4.04 USD) in Mexico and 31.9 PLN (7.93 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Mexico.

16.25 PLN
31.90 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 28.2 PLN (7.01 USD) in Mexico and 58 PLN (14.41 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Mexico.

28.20 PLN
58.00 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 166.8 PLN (41.44 USD) in Mexico and 435.03 PLN (108.08 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Mexico.

166.80 PLN
435.03 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 32.92 PLN (8.18 USD) in Mexico and 72.5 PLN (18.01 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Mexico.

32.92 PLN
72.50 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.13 PLN (0.78 USD) in Mexico and 7.77 PLN (1.93 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Mexico.

3.13 PLN
7.77 PLN

Fuel

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

Mexico vs. Iceland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.64 times less for fuel in Mexico than in Iceland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.61 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 9.35 PLN (2.32 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 40% lower in Mexico.

5.61 PLN
9.35 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.64 PLN (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 9.14 PLN (2.27 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Mexico.

5.64 PLN
9.14 PLN

Transportation

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

Mexico vs. Iceland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.41 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Iceland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 66.8 PLN (16.6 USD) in Mexico and 261.02 PLN (64.85 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mexico.

66.80 PLN
261.02 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.32 PLN (0.33 USD) in Mexico and 15.95 PLN (3.96 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Mexico.

1.32 PLN
15.95 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.34 PLN (6.54 USD) in Mexico and 236.95 PLN (58.87 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Mexico.

26.34 PLN
236.95 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.19 PLN (0.55 USD) in Mexico and 12.01 PLN (2.98 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Mexico.

2.19 PLN
12.01 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.39 PLN (1.09 USD) in Mexico and 21.17 PLN (5.26 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Mexico.

4.39 PLN
21.17 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 19.75 PLN (4.91 USD) in Mexico and 53.65 PLN (13.33 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Mexico.

19.75 PLN
53.65 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 196.6 PLN (48.84 USD) in Mexico and 261.05 PLN (64.86 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Mexico.

196.60 PLN
261.05 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 89.44 PLN (22.22 USD) in Mexico and 179.33 PLN (44.55 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Mexico.

89.44 PLN
179.33 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

Mexico vs. Iceland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.81 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Iceland.

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 3349 PLN (832.19 USD) in Mexico and 6302 PLN (1565.65 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Mexico.

3 349 PLN
6 302 PLN

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 2028 PLN (503.83 USD) in Mexico and 5338 PLN (1326.17 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 62% lower in Mexico.

2 028 PLN
5 338 PLN

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 6520 PLN (1619.87 USD) in Mexico and 9126 PLN (2267.38 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

6 520 PLN
9 126 PLN

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 3806 PLN (945.7 USD) in Mexico and 7594 PLN (1886.81 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Mexico.

3 806 PLN
7 594 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

Mexico vs. Iceland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.21 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Iceland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 11522 PLN (2862.7 USD) in Mexico and 24356 PLN (6051.43 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Mexico.

11 522 PLN
24 356 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 7512 PLN (1866.36 USD) in Mexico and 17771 PLN (4415.36 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Mexico.

7 512 PLN
17 771 PLN

Salary

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

Mexico vs. Iceland - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 4.99 times lower than in Iceland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2899 PLN (720.32 USD) in Mexico and 14479 PLN (3597.44 USD) in Iceland. The average salary is 80% lower in Mexico.

2 899 PLN
14 479 PLN

Hotels

PLNMXNISKEURUSD

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

One star

201 PLN
-

Two stars

312 PLN
830 PLN

Three stars

502 PLN
1 139 PLN

Four stars

905 PLN
1 446 PLN

Five stars

2 433 PLN
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1611 hotels • Iceland: 19 cities, 219 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Mexico Prices in Iceland

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagCanada vs.
flagCocos Keeling IslandsflagUnited States vs.
flagPhilippinesflagUnited States vs.
flagEcuadorflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagNiueflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagTajikistanflagCanada vs.
flagLebanonflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagParaguayflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagGuyana