Mexico vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 50% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 55.0 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico Switzerland
Housing & utilities 82 287
Food 100 193
Transport 95 170
Restaurants & hotels 84 228
Health 83 225
Communication 69 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 64/100 97/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 0.6
Internet users 83% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 50% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $199,000 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 64 out of 100.
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