- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Canberra
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canberra, Australia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 112% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 58 | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 70 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 38 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.66 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 14 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.10 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 28 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.19 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 19 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.38 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 49 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.86 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 27 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 18 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.88 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 32 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 170 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$2.49 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 18 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 33 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 206% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,905 (Mex$ 39,036) | Mex$ 11,860 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,335 (Mex$ 31,379) | Mex$ 7,625 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$184 (Mex$ 2,471) | Mex$ 650 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,850 (Mex$ 24,861) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (Mex$ 19,377) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$92 (Mex$ 1,236) | Mex$ 500 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 421 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$670 (Mex$ 9,004) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$292 (Mex$ 3,927) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 257% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 132) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 60 | + 516% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 129% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,340) | Mex$ 458 | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 416 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$135 (Mex$ 1,818) | Mex$ 950 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (Mex$ 1,772) | Mex$ 583 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 186% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,500 (Mex$ 356,126) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,344) | Mex$ 255 | + 427% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 192 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 63 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Mex$ 267) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (Mex$ 1,106) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 35 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.58 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 33 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 35 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.32 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.39 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 205 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 265 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 130 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$186 (Mex$ 2,499) | Mex$ 200 | + 1149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 493 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 62 | + 276% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.89 (Mex$ 52) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6.00 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 27 | + 197% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$618 (Mex$ 8,302) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.15 (Mex$ 2.02) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$65 (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 567 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 36 | + 845% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
13.439
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/
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 132% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 88,185
(AU$6,562)
in Canberra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Acapulco.
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