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London vs Mexico City

Mexico City runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,384 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Aerial view taken with drone of the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico.
Mexico City
$1,666/month · Mexico
Own work · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Mexico City monthly
$1,666
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-59%
Mexico City relative to London
Rent gap
$1,700
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonMexico City
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Mexico City $900. Cheaper in Mexico City.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Mexico City $456. Cheaper in Mexico City.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Mexico City $44. Cheaper in Mexico City.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Mexico City $70. Cheaper in Mexico City.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Mexico City $23. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Mexico City $117. Cheaper in Mexico City.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Mexico City $57. Cheaper in Mexico City.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonMexico City
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,666 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6326✓
Housing2,600 USD900 USD✓
Utilities267 USD70 USD✓
Food617 USD456 USD✓
Transport282 USD44 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle169 USD117 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,823 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓30.1%
Left over each month1,902 USD4,156 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓750 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD900 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓42/100
Healthcare84/100✓66/100
Air quality60/100✓34/100
Public transport92/100✓68/100
Walkability90/100✓74/100
English proficiency100/100✓44/100
Nightlife94/100✓92/100
Family friendliness72/100✓64/100
Median broadband90 Mbps90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓17°C
Summer high23°C✓26°C
Winter low3°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,500 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓850 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPMXN
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Mexico_City

Mexico City runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,384 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Mexico City cheaper?

Mexico City runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,384 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Mexico City compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,823 in Mexico City, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Mexico City?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Mexico City scores 42 and 66. London averages 12°C against 17°C in Mexico City.