Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and Malaysia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 14.8% lower than in Mexico (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 21.7% lower than in Mexico | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 43.0% lower than in Mexico | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 39.0% lower than in Mexico | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 3.4% lower than in Mexico | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 77.2% higher than in Mexico | |
Restaurants | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 MXN (43.29 RM) |
69.30 MXN (15.00 RM) |
-65.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
800.00 MXN (173.16 RM) |
462.01 MXN (100.00 RM) |
-42.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
150.00 MXN (32.47 RM) |
87.78 MXN (19.00 RM) |
-41.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 MXN (9.74 RM) |
69.30 MXN (15.00 RM) |
+54.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
80.00 MXN (17.32 RM) |
92.40 MXN (20.00 RM) |
+15.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
62.15 MXN (13.45 RM) |
54.39 MXN (11.77 RM) |
-12.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
23.90 MXN (5.17 RM) |
14.98 MXN (3.24 RM) |
-37.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
17.63 MXN (3.82 RM) |
8.30 MXN (1.80 RM) |
-52.9 % |
Markets | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
106.41 MXN (23.03 RM) |
132.86 MXN (28.76 RM) |
+24.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
44.80 MXN (9.70 RM) |
16.78 MXN (3.63 RM) |
-62.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
14.84 MXN (3.21 RM) |
12.02 MXN (2.60 RM) |
-19.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
45.62 MXN (9.87 RM) |
39.66 MXN (8.59 RM) |
-13.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
72.77 MXN (15.75 RM) |
122.54 MXN (26.52 RM) |
+68.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
64.76 MXN (14.02 RM) |
35.66 MXN (7.72 RM) |
-44.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
92.04 MXN (19.92 RM) |
73.94 MXN (16.00 RM) |
-19.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
23.50 MXN (5.09 RM) |
24.81 MXN (5.37 RM) |
+5.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
12.34 MXN (2.67 RM) |
12.95 MXN (2.80 RM) |
+4.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
15.70 MXN (3.40 RM) |
23.13 MXN (5.01 RM) |
+47.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
15.37 MXN (3.33 RM) |
13.20 MXN (2.86 RM) |
-14.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
17.03 MXN (3.69 RM) |
9.41 MXN (2.04 RM) |
-44.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
16.48 MXN (3.57 RM) |
10.70 MXN (2.32 RM) |
-35.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
23.96 MXN (5.19 RM) |
20.42 MXN (4.42 RM) |
-14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
19.05 MXN (4.12 RM) |
11.04 MXN (2.39 RM) |
-42.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
200.00 MXN (43.29 RM) |
346.50 MXN (75.00 RM) |
+73.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
29.99 MXN (6.49 RM) |
55.93 MXN (12.11 RM) |
+86.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
54.96 MXN (11.90 RM) |
72.05 MXN (15.60 RM) |
+31.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
80.00 MXN (17.32 RM) |
83.16 MXN (18.00 RM) |
+4.0 % |
Transportation | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
12.00 MXN (2.60 RM) |
13.86 MXN (3.00 RM) |
+15.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 MXN (108.22 RM) |
231.00 MXN (50.00 RM) |
-53.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
50.00 MXN (10.82 RM) |
23.10 MXN (5.00 RM) |
-53.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
64.37 MXN (13.93 RM) |
27.88 MXN (6.04 RM) |
-56.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
200.00 MXN (43.29 RM) |
92.40 MXN (20.00 RM) |
-53.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
92.44 MXN (20.01 RM) |
35.90 MXN (7.77 RM) |
-61.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
400,000.00 MXN (86,579.11 RM) |
762,308.56 MXN (165,000.00 RM) |
+90.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
432,559.26 MXN (93,626.49 RM) |
614,722.71 MXN (133,055.37 RM) |
+42.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,217.23 MXN (263.47 RM) |
981.32 MXN (212.40 RM) |
-19.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
441.89 MXN (95.65 RM) |
204.86 MXN (44.34 RM) |
-53.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
533.59 MXN (115.49 RM) |
526.41 MXN (113.94 RM) |
-1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
654.38 MXN (141.64 RM) |
720.01 MXN (155.84 RM) |
+10.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
345.88 MXN (74.86 RM) |
130.29 MXN (28.20 RM) |
-62.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
90.00 MXN (19.48 RM) |
92.40 MXN (20.00 RM) |
+2.7 % |
Childcare | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
4,574.55 MXN (990.15 RM) |
3,510.30 MXN (759.80 RM) |
-23.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
104,076.85 MXN (22,527.20 RM) |
141,275.59 MXN (30,578.79 RM) |
+35.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
1,002.59 MXN (217.01 RM) |
1,169.62 MXN (253.16 RM) |
+16.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
770.72 MXN (166.82 RM) |
656.45 MXN (142.09 RM) |
-14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,724.95 MXN (373.36 RM) |
1,474.66 MXN (319.19 RM) |
-14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,629.00 MXN (352.59 RM) |
1,259.29 MXN (272.57 RM) |
-22.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
12,404.90 MXN (2,685.01 RM) |
7,539.22 MXN (1,631.85 RM) |
-39.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
8,727.36 MXN (1,889.02 RM) |
5,162.05 MXN (1,117.31 RM) |
-40.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
23,814.35 MXN (5,154.56 RM) |
13,356.74 MXN (2,891.04 RM) |
-43.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
16,436.73 MXN (3,557.69 RM) |
8,918.49 MXN (1,930.39 RM) |
-45.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,598.49 MXN (778.88 RM) |
3,846.21 MXN (832.50 RM) |
+6.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,426.35 MXN (525.18 RM) |
2,164.86 MXN (468.58 RM) |
-10.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mexico Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,510.16 MXN (2,924.24 RM) |
18,745.16 MXN (4,057.35 RM) |
+38.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.44 | 4.19 | -63.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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