Cost of Living Comparison Between Cancun and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 85.9% higher than in Cancun (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 134.8% higher than in Cancun | |
| Rent Prices in London are 294.7% higher than in Cancun | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 80.3% higher than in Cancun | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 40.2% higher than in Cancun | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 141.6% higher than in Cancun | |
Restaurants | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
8.54 £ (200.00 MXN) |
20.00 £ (468.27 MXN) |
+134.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
42.71 £ (1,000.00 MXN) |
80.00 £ (1,873.09 MXN) |
+87.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.54 £ (200.00 MXN) |
8.79 £ (205.86 MXN) |
+2.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
2.20 £ (51.46 MXN) |
6.50 £ (152.19 MXN) |
+195.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.99 £ (70.00 MXN) |
6.00 £ (140.48 MXN) |
+100.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.89 £ (67.58 MXN) |
3.96 £ (92.71 MXN) |
+37.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.91 £ (21.29 MXN) |
2.33 £ (54.52 MXN) |
+156.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.58 £ (13.48 MXN) |
1.57 £ (36.72 MXN) |
+172.4 % |
Markets | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.22 £ (28.56 MXN) |
1.38 £ (32.40 MXN) |
+13.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.08 £ (48.70 MXN) |
1.46 £ (34.13 MXN) |
-29.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.58 £ (13.48 MXN) |
0.81 £ (18.98 MXN) |
+40.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1.82 £ (42.69 MXN) |
3.73 £ (87.30 MXN) |
+104.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.74 £ (87.64 MXN) |
3.84 £ (89.96 MXN) |
+2.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.96 £ (69.22 MXN) |
3.06 £ (71.54 MXN) |
+3.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
4.72 £ (110.43 MXN) |
6.24 £ (146.16 MXN) |
+32.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.02 £ (23.78 MXN) |
1.12 £ (26.15 MXN) |
+10.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.49 £ (11.40 MXN) |
0.53 £ (12.40 MXN) |
+8.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.04 £ (24.41 MXN) |
0.99 £ (23.12 MXN) |
-5.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.69 £ (16.07 MXN) |
1.21 £ (28.36 MXN) |
+76.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.69 £ (16.16 MXN) |
0.54 £ (12.56 MXN) |
-22.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.75 £ (17.55 MXN) |
0.61 £ (14.28 MXN) |
-18.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.89 £ (20.72 MXN) |
1.19 £ (27.77 MXN) |
+34.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.89 £ (20.86 MXN) |
1.31 £ (30.70 MXN) |
+47.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.69 £ (180.00 MXN) |
10.00 £ (234.14 MXN) |
+30.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.18 £ (27.72 MXN) |
2.67 £ (62.62 MXN) |
+125.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.98 £ (46.41 MXN) |
3.13 £ (73.21 MXN) |
+57.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
3.37 £ (79.00 MXN) |
17.75 £ (415.59 MXN) |
+426.1 % |
Transportation | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.51 £ (12.00 MXN) |
3.50 £ (81.95 MXN) |
+582.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
21.36 £ (500.00 MXN) |
180.00 £ (4,214.45 MXN) |
+742.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.42 £ (80.00 MXN) |
4.20 £ (98.34 MXN) |
+22.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.63 £ (85.00 MXN) |
4.00 £ (93.65 MXN) |
+10.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
10.68 £ (250.00 MXN) |
36.50 £ (854.60 MXN) |
+241.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.08 £ (25.36 MXN) |
1.40 £ (32.82 MXN) |
+29.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
16,528.42 £ (386,990.00 MXN) |
28,895.00 £ (676,536.47 MXN) |
+74.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
18,708.49 £ (438,033.33 MXN) |
30,546.35 £ (715,200.54 MXN) |
+63.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
138.10 £ (3,233.33 MXN) |
287.19 £ (6,724.12 MXN) |
+108.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
17.08 £ (400.00 MXN) |
12.37 £ (289.55 MXN) |
-27.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
31.32 £ (733.33 MXN) |
31.86 £ (745.86 MXN) |
+1.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
27.05 £ (633.33 MXN) |
56.28 £ (1,317.72 MXN) |
+108.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
10.46 £ (245.00 MXN) |
19.25 £ (450.70 MXN) |
+84.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
6.41 £ (150.00 MXN) |
15.00 £ (351.20 MXN) |
+134.1 % |
Childcare | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
161.23 £ (3,775.00 MXN) |
1,914.15 £ (44,817.16 MXN) |
+1,087.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
4,228.31 £ (99,000.00 MXN) |
22,596.71 £ (529,070.82 MXN) |
+434.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
42.71 £ (1,000.00 MXN) |
89.48 £ (2,094.96 MXN) |
+109.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
42.71 £ (1,000.00 MXN) |
40.00 £ (936.54 MXN) |
-6.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
51.25 £ (1,200.00 MXN) |
89.42 £ (2,093.72 MXN) |
+74.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
72.61 £ (1,700.00 MXN) |
106.67 £ (2,497.45 MXN) |
+46.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
510.08 £ (11,942.86 MXN) |
2,336.67 £ (54,709.82 MXN) |
+358.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
337.13 £ (7,893.33 MXN) |
1,733.87 £ (40,596.19 MXN) |
+414.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,074.87 £ (25,166.67 MXN) |
3,840.91 £ (89,929.57 MXN) |
+257.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
833.46 £ (19,514.29 MXN) |
2,965.91 £ (69,442.66 MXN) |
+255.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
152.41 £ (3,568.36 MXN) |
1,398.49 £ (32,743.60 MXN) |
+817.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
159.15 £ (3,726.34 MXN) |
745.11 £ (17,445.70 MXN) |
+368.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cancun Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
637.54 £ (14,927.13 MXN) |
3,615.84 £ (84,659.91 MXN) |
+467.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.60 | 4.71 | -59.4 % |
| Last update: | 23 January 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
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