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(—)Prices · Checked October 1, 2026

What's cheaper in Mexico?

We looked up the same or closest models at major Mexican and U.S. retailers on the same day and converted pesos at the Banco de México FIX rate. Here's every comparison, sorted from “much cheaper in Mexico” to “much pricier in Mexico”.

Updated

The short answer
  • Cheaper in Mexico: big appliances (fridge, range, microwave, washer, dryer) and some furniture — 0.4–0.9× U.S. prices.
  • About the same: DeWalt cordless kits, IKEA office chairs.
  • Pricier in Mexico (1.2–1.9×): TVs, laptops, consoles, mowers, grills, stand mixers, cookware and some IKEA pieces.
Same-day listings, October 1, 2026. MXN converted at 18.071 (Banxico FIX, 2026-09-29).
ItemMexico (MXN)≈ USDU.S. (USD)MX ÷ US
30" gas range (Whirlpool, different models)6,799376798.97–1,019.990.37–0.47
22 cu ft French-door fridge (Samsung)18,4991,0241,498.97–1,7990.57–0.68
Dining set for 4 (no brand match)5,249290339.99–4590.63–0.85
1.5 cu ft microwave (LG)2,899160239.99–259.970.62–0.67
3-seat sofa (IKEA KIVIK)9,9995537990.69
Gas dryer (Samsung)11,999664829.990.80
Front-load washer (Samsung)12,499692809.990.85
Office chair (IKEA MARKUS)4,999277299.990.92
Cordless combo kit (DeWalt DCK287D2)5,699315299.991.05
7¼" circular saw (DeWalt DWE575)3,5991991691.18
Queen bed frame (IKEA MALM)6,4993602991.20
PlayStation 5, 1 TB14,699813649.991.25
MacBook Air 13" M5 16/51229,9991,6601,2991.28
Stand mixer (KitchenAid Artisan)12,249678349–499.991.36–1.94
75" TV (Samsung U8200 / U8000)14,679812549.991.48
Desk (IKEA MICKE)2,999166109.991.51
55" TV (Samsung U8000)9,969552349.991.58
11-piece cookware (Cuisinart; model may differ)5,1792871791.60
Gas grill (Weber Spirit E-210)11,9996643991.66
65" TV (Samsung U8000)13,499747429.991.74
21" gas mower (Toro 21311)12,499692389.99–3991.73–1.77

Below 1 = cheaper in Mexico (lean toward selling and replacing). Above 1 = pricier in Mexico (lean toward bringing). U.S. prices are before sales tax; Mexican retail sale prices change often. Sources for every row are listed below.

How to read this

  • Price isn't the whole decision. A fridge is cheaper in Mexico and expensive to ship, so replacing usually wins. A desk is pricier in Mexico but cheap to ship, so bringing can win. The calculator puts both sides together.
  • The peso moves. The FIX rate went from 17.71 to 18.07 MXN per dollar in the week before we checked (Banxico). A 5% swing changes every USD figure here by about 5%.
  • Same brand, different model. Where we couldn't match models exactly, the row says so. Treat those ratios as rough.
  • Buy local for installed equipment. Mini-splits, water heaters and gas appliances are set up for Mexican supply — an LG 1-ton inverter mini-split listed at MXN 8,699 (≈$481) at Home Depot México.
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Questions people ask

What is cheaper to buy in Mexico than in the U.S.?

In our October 2026 comparison, large appliances were cheaper in Mexico: a Samsung 22 cu ft fridge listed at about $1,024 vs $1,499–1,799 in the U.S., and a 30" LP gas range at about $376. Washers, dryers, microwaves and IKEA's KIVIK sofa were also cheaper.

What is more expensive in Mexico?

Electronics and brand-name gear: Samsung TVs listed 1.5–1.7× their Best Buy price, a MacBook Air M5 1.28×, a PS5 1.25×, a Toro mower about 1.75× and a Weber grill 1.66×.

How did you compare prices?

Same-day listings on October 1, 2026 at Home Depot México, Liverpool and IKEA México vs Best Buy, Walmart, IKEA US and other U.S. retailers, converted at Banxico's FIX rate of 18.071. Every listing is linked in the sources.

Sources

Every price and rule on this page comes from these sources, checked on the date shown. Prices change; tell us if you find a better one.

  1. 01Home Depot México — Whirlpool WFR3200B 30" LP range (MXN 6,799) — checked 2026-10-01
  2. 02Best Buy — Whirlpool WFG320M0MS 30" gas range ($1,019.99; $798.97 at P.C. Richard) — checked 2026-10-01
  3. 03Home Depot México — Samsung RF22A4110S9 22 cu ft (MXN 18,499) — checked 2026-10-01
  4. 04Samsung US — RF22A4111SR 22 cu ft ($1,799; $1,498.97 at P.C. Richard) — checked 2026-10-01
  5. 05Liverpool — Comedor Magda, 4 chairs (MXN 5,249) — checked 2026-10-01
  6. 06Home Depot México — LG MS1536GIS 1.5 cu ft (MXN 2,899) — checked 2026-10-01
  7. 07IKEA México — KIVIK 3-seat sofa (MXN 9,999) — checked 2026-10-01
  8. 08IKEA US — KIVIK sofa ($799) — checked 2026-10-01
  9. 09Home Depot México — Samsung DVG24T6000W gas dryer (MXN 11,999) — checked 2026-10-01
  10. 10Best Buy — Samsung DVG45T6000W gas dryer ($829.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  11. 11Home Depot México — Samsung WF20T6000AW 20 kg (MXN 12,499) — checked 2026-10-01
  12. 12Best Buy — Samsung WF45T6000AW ($809.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  13. 13IKEA México — MARKUS office chair (MXN 4,999) — checked 2026-10-01
  14. 14IKEA US — MARKUS office chair ($299.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  15. 15Home Depot México — DeWalt DCK287D2 (MXN 5,699) — checked 2026-10-01
  16. 16The Power Tool Store — DeWalt DCK287D2 ($299.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  17. 17Home Depot México — DeWalt DWE575 (MXN 3,599) — checked 2026-10-01
  18. 18Zoro — DeWalt DWE575 ($169) — checked 2026-10-01
  19. 19IKEA México — MALM queen bed frame (MXN 6,499) — checked 2026-10-01
  20. 20IKEA US — MALM queen bed frame ($299) — checked 2026-10-01
  21. 21Liverpool — PS5 1 TB (MXN 14,699) — checked 2026-10-01
  22. 22Best Buy — PS5 Slim 1 TB ($649.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  23. 23Liverpool — MacBook Air 13" M5 16/512 (MXN 29,999) — checked 2026-10-01
  24. 24Best Buy — MacBook Air 13" M5 16/512 ($1,299) — checked 2026-10-01
  25. 25Liverpool — KitchenAid Artisan KSM180 (MXN 12,249) — checked 2026-10-01
  26. 26Walmart — KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS ($349) — checked 2026-10-01
  27. 27Liverpool — Samsung UN-75U8200HF (MXN 14,679) — checked 2026-10-01
  28. 28Best Buy — Samsung UN75U8000F ($549.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  29. 29IKEA México — MICKE desk (MXN 2,999) — checked 2026-10-01
  30. 30IKEA US — MICKE desk ($109.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  31. 31Liverpool — Samsung UN-55U8000 (MXN 9,969) — checked 2026-10-01
  32. 32Best Buy — Samsung UN55U8000F ($349.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  33. 33Liverpool — Cuisinart 11-piece stainless cookware (MXN 5,179.30) — checked 2026-10-01
  34. 34Walmart — Cuisinart Chef's Classic 11-piece ($179) — checked 2026-10-01
  35. 35Home Depot México — Weber Spirit Fusion E-210 (MXN 11,999) — checked 2026-10-01
  36. 36Walmart — Weber Spirit E-210 ($399) — checked 2026-10-01
  37. 37Liverpool — Samsung UN-65U8000 (MXN 13,499) — checked 2026-10-01
  38. 38Best Buy — Samsung UN65U8000F ($429.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  39. 39Home Depot México — Toro 21311 (MXN 12,499) — checked 2026-10-01
  40. 40Tractor Supply — Toro 21311 ($389.99) — checked 2026-10-01
  41. 41Home Depot México — LG 1-ton inverter mini-split (MXN 8,699) — checked 2026-10-01
  42. 42Banco de México — tipo de cambio FIX — checked 2026-10-01

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