Mexico vs United States
United States is about 45% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico United States
Price level (US=100) 55.0 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico United States
Housing & utilities 82 215
Food 100 117
Transport 95 116
Restaurants & hotels 84 142
Health 83 208
Communication 69 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico United States
Quality-of-life score 64/100 91/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 5.8
Internet users 83% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 45% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $182,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 64 out of 100.
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