- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Canberra
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canberra, Australia vs Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 58 | + 314% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 70 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 38 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 14 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 28 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.05 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 19 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 49 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.67 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 27 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.45 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 18 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.25 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 32 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 170 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$2.55 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 18 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.50 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 198% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,439 (Mex$ 33,366) | Mex$ 11,860 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,045 (Mex$ 27,968) | Mex$ 7,625 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$232 (Mex$ 3,177) | Mex$ 650 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,137 (Mex$ 29,234) | Mex$ 7,012 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,574 (Mex$ 21,525) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$154 (Mex$ 2,106) | Mex$ 500 | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 421 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$633 (Mex$ 8,663) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$292 (Mex$ 3,997) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 263% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 135) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 60 | + 527% | |
| Clothes | + 213% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 213% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$98 (Mex$ 1,336) | Mex$ 458 | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$103 (Mex$ 1,413) | Mex$ 416 | + 239% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (Mex$ 2,105) | Mex$ 950 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (Mex$ 1,842) | Mex$ 583 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 244% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 244% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,725 (Mex$ 351,879) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.53 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$127 (Mex$ 1,737) | Mex$ 255 | + 581% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 192 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 110% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 63 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 100 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (Mex$ 1,126) | Mex$ 600 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 35 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.45 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 33 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 35 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.32 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.39 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 205 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 85% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (Mex$ 714) | Mex$ 265 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 130 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$186 (Mex$ 2,543) | Mex$ 200 | + 1172% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (Mex$ 1,394) | Mex$ 493 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 62 | + 282% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.55 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 42 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 27 | + 331% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$618 (Mex$ 8,450) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.53 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 567 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 36 | + 990% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 483 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 156% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 84,402
(AU$6,170)
in Canberra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 33,000
in Acapulco.
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