Ireland vs Mexico
Ireland is about 36% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Ireland Mexico
Price level (US=100) 85.9 55.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $26,185
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $25,460
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 4.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Mexico
Housing & utilities 279 82
Food 140 100
Transport 156 95
Restaurants & hotels 172 84
Health 189 83
Communication 183 69
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Mexico
Quality-of-life score 96/100 64/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 24.9
Internet users 97% 83%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Mexico?
Ireland is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Mexico?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $64,000 in Mexico, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Mexico?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 64 out of 100.
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