Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 35.9% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 33.1% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 22.3% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 33.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 35.8% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 57.9% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€15.00 (Mex$310.39) |
€9.67 (Mex$200.00) |
-35.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€60.00 (Mex$1,241.56) |
€38.66 (Mex$800.00) |
-35.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€12.00 (Mex$248.31) |
€8.19 (Mex$169.50) |
-31.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€6.00 (Mex$124.16) |
€2.42 (Mex$50.00) |
-59.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€5.00 (Mex$103.46) |
€3.87 (Mex$80.00) |
-22.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€3.45 (Mex$71.34) |
€3.17 (Mex$65.67) |
-8.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.98 (Mex$61.59) |
€1.29 (Mex$26.67) |
-56.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€1.90 (Mex$39.26) |
€0.93 (Mex$19.17) |
-51.2 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.19 (Mex$24.65) |
€1.44 (Mex$29.86) |
+21.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.61 (Mex$33.34) |
€2.22 (Mex$45.88) |
+37.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€1.06 (Mex$21.88) |
€0.70 (Mex$14.45) |
-34.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€3.80 (Mex$78.70) |
€2.20 (Mex$45.53) |
-42.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€7.95 (Mex$164.41) |
€3.67 (Mex$75.99) |
-53.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€5.53 (Mex$114.35) |
€3.33 (Mex$68.83) |
-39.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€8.76 (Mex$181.28) |
€4.74 (Mex$98.00) |
-45.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.26 (Mex$26.16) |
€1.16 (Mex$23.96) |
-8.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.95 (Mex$19.63) |
€0.64 (Mex$13.23) |
-32.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€1.20 (Mex$24.89) |
€0.82 (Mex$16.95) |
-31.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.47 (Mex$30.37) |
€0.78 (Mex$16.23) |
-46.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.91 (Mex$18.90) |
€0.81 (Mex$16.73) |
-11.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.98 (Mex$20.34) |
€0.80 (Mex$16.63) |
-18.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.38 (Mex$28.65) |
€1.25 (Mex$25.85) |
-9.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.72 (Mex$14.85) |
€1.00 (Mex$20.61) |
+38.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€7.00 (Mex$144.85) |
€9.67 (Mex$200.00) |
+38.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€2.43 (Mex$50.24) |
€1.54 (Mex$31.95) |
-36.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.81 (Mex$58.16) |
€2.86 (Mex$59.15) |
+1.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€12.50 (Mex$258.66) |
€4.02 (Mex$83.20) |
-67.8 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€1.90 (Mex$39.32) |
€0.58 (Mex$12.00) |
-69.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€50.00 (Mex$1,034.63) |
€24.16 (Mex$500.00) |
-51.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€4.48 (Mex$92.70) |
€2.42 (Mex$50.00) |
-46.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€3.06 (Mex$63.27) |
€3.84 (Mex$79.43) |
+25.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€33.70 (Mex$697.34) |
€9.67 (Mex$200.00) |
-71.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.90 (Mex$39.38) |
€1.29 (Mex$26.64) |
-32.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€31,000.00 (Mex$641,471.79) |
€21,698.54 (Mex$449,000.00) |
-30.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€33,186.15 (Mex$686,709.05) |
€21,129.61 (Mex$437,227.34) |
-36.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€192.83 (Mex$3,990.20) |
€61.37 (Mex$1,269.90) |
-68.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€17.84 (Mex$369.15) |
€20.75 (Mex$429.38) |
+16.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€30.25 (Mex$626.00) |
€25.64 (Mex$530.58) |
-15.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€32.32 (Mex$668.88) |
€32.91 (Mex$681.02) |
+1.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€18.31 (Mex$378.84) |
€15.89 (Mex$328.78) |
-13.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€12.00 (Mex$248.31) |
€4.83 (Mex$100.00) |
-59.7 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€778.10 (Mex$16,100.87) |
€229.70 (Mex$4,753.17) |
-70.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€10,853.09 (Mex$224,579.06) |
€5,466.89 (Mex$113,124.36) |
-49.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€90.82 (Mex$1,879.34) |
€49.80 (Mex$1,030.42) |
-45.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€41.01 (Mex$848.71) |
€37.08 (Mex$767.33) |
-9.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€94.71 (Mex$1,959.71) |
€86.66 (Mex$1,793.19) |
-8.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€122.04 (Mex$2,525.30) |
€80.30 (Mex$1,661.58) |
-34.2 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€778.98 (Mex$16,119.23) |
€627.15 (Mex$12,977.40) |
-19.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€613.88 (Mex$12,702.71) |
€409.64 (Mex$8,476.58) |
-33.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,361.69 (Mex$28,176.91) |
€1,182.46 (Mex$24,468.19) |
-13.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,088.21 (Mex$22,517.98) |
€779.86 (Mex$16,137.42) |
-28.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€448.96 (Mex$9,290.22) |
€207.66 (Mex$4,297.01) |
-53.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€302.45 (Mex$6,258.46) |
€121.70 (Mex$2,518.22) |
-59.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€2,442.23 (Mex$50,536.11) |
€686.94 (Mex$14,214.57) |
-71.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.78 | 11.43 | +202.7 % |
| Last update: | 18 October 2026 | 18 October 2026 | |
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