Cost of living comparison
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Mexico City vs. Hurghada Cost of Living Summary
Mexico City is 4.3 times more expensive than Hurghada.
- Restaurants
- pay 4.0 times more in Mexico City
- Groceries
- pay 3.3 times more in Mexico City
- Transportation
- pay 2.4 times more in Mexico City
- Housing
- pay 4.2 times more in Mexico City
- Childcare
- pay 11.2 times more in Mexico City
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 86.8% more in Mexico City
- Clothing
- pay 3.0 times more in Mexico City
Mexico City vs. Hurghada Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Mexico City instead of Hurghada, you would:
pay 4.0 times more for restaurants
Hurghada | Mexico City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $4.43 EGP219.47 | $10.86 MX$190.04 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $6.74 EGP334.00 | $8.82 MX$154.40 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.50 EGP24.85 | $1.73 MX$30.31 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.15 EGP7.21 | $1.30 MX$22.83 | |
Hurghada vs. Mexico City - Cost of restaurants
pay 3.3 times more for groceries
Hurghada | Mexico City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.61 EGP30.34 | $2.63 MX$45.95 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $1.57 EGP78.00 | $5.04 MX$88.22 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.86 EGP191.10 | $6.54 MX$114.45 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.22 EGP109.92 | $2.61 MX$45.63 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.06 EGP151.60 | $3.80 MX$66.60 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.72 EGP35.64 | $1.37 MX$23.97 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.21 EGP10.44 | $0.80 MX$14.00 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.21 EGP10.43 | $0.97 MX$17.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.24 EGP12.09 | $0.91 MX$15.86 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.18 EGP9.07 | $0.96 MX$16.78 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.20 EGP9.92 | $0.99 MX$17.40 | |
Hurghada vs. Mexico City - Cost of groceries
pay 2.4 times more for transportation
Hurghada | Mexico City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $1.35 EGP66.88 | $5.14 MX$89.93 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $6.23 EGP308.77 | $19.54 MX$342.07 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $18,513.04 EGP917K | $20,030.45 MX$351K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $2.74 EGP135.86 | $4.42 MX$77.45 | |
Hurghada vs. Mexico City - Cost of transportation
pay 4.2 times more for housing
Hurghada | Mexico City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $9.05 EGP448.49 | $30.93 MX$541.46 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $234.97 EGP11,638.15 | $1,079.15 MX$18,889.61 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $107.66 EGP5,332.40 | $677.25 MX$11,854.65 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $14.17 EGP701.80 | $37.36 MX$653.98 | |
Hurghada vs. Mexico City - Cost of housing
pay 11.2 times more for childcare
Hurghada | Mexico City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $100.16 EGP4,960.94 | $430.39 MX$7,533.58 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $600.96 EGP29,765.67 | $10,897.53 MX$191K | |
Hurghada vs. Mexico City - Cost of childcare
pay 86.8% more for entertainment and sports
Hurghada | Mexico City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $2.29 EGP113.56 | $3.26 MX$57.01 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.00 EGP98.97 | $3.81 MX$66.76 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $2.08 EGP102.92 | $4.34 MX$76.01 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $27.92 EGP1,382.79 | $58.44 MX$1,023.03 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $3.56 EGP176.41 | $6.51 MX$114.02 | |
Hurghada vs. Mexico City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 3.0 times more for clothing
Hurghada | Mexico City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $15.23 EGP754.52 | $60.95 MX$1,066.79 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $36.37 EGP1,801.17 | $48.08 MX$841.54 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | ?? | $105.72 MX$1,850.55 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $31.17 EGP1,543.86 | $110.91 MX$1,941.39 | |
Hurghada vs. Mexico City - Cost of clothing
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