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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. United States

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. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.68 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 EUR (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Mexico.

2.54 EUR
6.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Mexico.

1.56 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.14 EUR (11.84 USD) in Mexico and 17.07 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Mexico.

10.14 EUR
17.07 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.18 EUR (10.72 USD) in Mexico and 15.41 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Mexico.

9.18 EUR
15.41 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.29 EUR (8.52 USD) in Mexico and 13.77 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Mexico.

7.29 EUR
13.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.67 EUR (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 16.27 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Mexico.

3.67 EUR
16.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in Mexico.

1.46 EUR
2.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.21 EUR (2.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Mexico.

2.21 EUR
6.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.08 EUR (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Mexico.

3.08 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.53 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 21.4 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Mexico.

20.53 EUR
21.40 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Mexico.

1.19 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Mexico.

2.29 EUR
4.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.52 EUR (9.96 USD) in Mexico and 14.69 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Mexico.

8.52 EUR
14.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

1.45 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Mexico.

1.95 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Mexico.

1.84 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Mexico.

1.85 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 7.08 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Mexico.

1.68 EUR
7.08 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.18 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 7.69 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

11.18 EUR
7.69 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
5.45 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Mexico.

0.96 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.29 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.23 EUR (3.77 USD) in Mexico and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Mexico.

3.23 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Mexico.

1.49 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.75 EUR (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Mexico.

2.75 EUR
6.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.13 EUR (4.83 USD) in Mexico and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Mexico.

4.13 EUR
10.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.26 EUR (9.65 USD) in Mexico and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Mexico.

8.26 EUR
10.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.9 EUR (53.61 USD) in Mexico and 119.87 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Mexico.

45.90 EUR
119.87 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.48 EUR (13.4 USD) in Mexico and 22.26 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Mexico.

11.48 EUR
22.26 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Mexico.

1.00 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in the United States.

1.19 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in the United States.

1.16 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.85 times less for transportation in Mexico than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.52 EUR (19.3 USD) in Mexico and 113.02 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Mexico.

16.52 EUR
113.02 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.64 EUR (5.41 USD) in Mexico and 35.96 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Mexico.

4.64 EUR
35.96 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
4.27 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.51 EUR (6.43 USD) in Mexico and 17.12 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Mexico.

5.51 EUR
17.12 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.92 EUR (58.3 USD) in Mexico and 135.08 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Mexico.

49.92 EUR
135.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.83 EUR (25.5 USD) in Mexico and 55.65 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Mexico.

21.83 EUR
55.65 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.79 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in the United States.

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 896.84 EUR (1047.48 USD) in Mexico and 3474 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Mexico.

896.84 EUR
3 474 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 568.3 EUR (663.76 USD) in Mexico and 2177 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Mexico.

568.30 EUR
2 177 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 1932 EUR (2255.96 USD) in Mexico and 7039 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Mexico.

1 932 EUR
7 039 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 1133 EUR (1322.8 USD) in Mexico and 4475 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Mexico.

1 133 EUR
4 475 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.9 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3050 EUR (3562 USD) in Mexico and 14859 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Mexico.

3 050 EUR
14 859 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 2112 EUR (2467.32 USD) in Mexico and 10425 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Mexico.

2 112 EUR
10 425 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 5.72 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 769.74 EUR (899.04 USD) in Mexico and 4405 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 82.5% lower in Mexico.

769.74 EUR
4 405 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.4 EUR
88.8 EUR

Two stars

82.7 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

251 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

686 EUR
515 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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