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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Mexico

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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United States vs. Mexico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.9 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Mexico.

5.33 EUR
2.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Mexico.

2.18 EUR
1.12 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 8.37 EUR (9.17 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Mexico.

19.15 EUR
8.37 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.82 EUR (10.76 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

16.42 EUR
9.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.68 EUR (6.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Mexico.

15.89 EUR
5.68 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.13 EUR (3.43 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Mexico.

14.60 EUR
3.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Mexico.

2.93 EUR
1.24 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.73 EUR (1.9 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

4.32 EUR
1.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.53 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Mexico.

3.59 EUR
2.31 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.8 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 21.88 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

22.80 EUR
21.88 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.93 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Mexico.

2.59 EUR
0.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (1.88 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Mexico.

3.90 EUR
1.71 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.05 EUR (7.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Mexico.

15.25 EUR
7.05 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.28 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Mexico.

3.56 EUR
1.29 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Mexico.

4.86 EUR
1.26 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.52 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Mexico.

3.89 EUR
1.39 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Mexico.

7.50 EUR
1.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.19 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 11.92 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

8.19 EUR
11.92 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Mexico.

5.70 EUR
1.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Mexico.

2.28 EUR
0.71 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.7 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.59 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Mexico.

4.76 EUR
2.36 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Mexico.

2.55 EUR
0.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Mexico.

7.30 EUR
2.23 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.31 EUR (3.62 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Mexico.

9.12 EUR
3.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.74 EUR (6.29 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Mexico.

10.95 EUR
5.74 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 33.93 EUR (37.19 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Mexico.

91.24 EUR
33.93 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Mexico.

22.81 EUR
6.70 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Mexico.

2.01 EUR
0.64 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Mexico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.41 times less for fuel in the United States than in Mexico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.20 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.19 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.46 times more for transportation in the United States than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 13.59 EUR (14.89 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Mexico.

117.70 EUR
13.59 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.27 EUR (0.29 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Mexico.

2.51 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.36 EUR (5.87 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Mexico.

27.37 EUR
5.36 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Mexico.

1.70 EUR
0.45 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Mexico.

4.11 EUR
0.89 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.02 EUR (4.4 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Mexico.

16.42 EUR
4.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 39.99 EUR (43.83 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

89.66 EUR
39.99 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 18.19 EUR (19.94 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Mexico.

34.67 EUR
18.19 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.97 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Mexico.

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 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 681.34 EUR (746.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Mexico.

3 468 EUR
681.34 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 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 412.5 EUR (452.09 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 81% lower in Mexico.

2 172 EUR
412.50 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 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1326 EUR (1453.51 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Mexico.

6 473 EUR
1 326 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 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 774.27 EUR (848.58 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Mexico.

3 748 EUR
774.27 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.55 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Mexico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2344 EUR (2568.7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 82% lower in Mexico.

13 028 EUR
2 344 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 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1528 EUR (1674.69 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Mexico.

8 463 EUR
1 528 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 9.28 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 589.74 EUR (646.34 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 89.2% lower in Mexico.

5 472 EUR
589.74 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

94.7 EUR
21.7 EUR

Two stars

133 EUR
88.1 EUR

Three stars

178 EUR
128 EUR

Four stars

230 EUR
268 EUR

Five stars

548 EUR
731 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels

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