Mexico vs Spain
Spain is about 11% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 61.9 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico Spain
Price level (US=100) 55.0 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico Spain
Housing & utilities 82 148
Food 100 114
Transport 95 131
Restaurants & hotels 84 111
Health 83 123
Communication 69 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico Spain
Quality-of-life score 64/100 97/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 0.7
Internet users 83% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than Spain?
Spain is more expensive: about 11% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $112,500 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 64 out of 100.
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