- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Canberra
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canberra, Australia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 108% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 58 | + 354% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 61 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 53 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.66 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 12 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.10 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 24 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.19 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 20 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.38 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 14 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.86 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 27 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 18 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.88 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 60 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Mex$ 251) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.58 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 16 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 33 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 128% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,905 (Mex$ 40,531) | Mex$ 20,470 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,335 (Mex$ 32,580) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$184 (Mex$ 2,566) | Mex$ 550 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,850 (Mex$ 25,813) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (Mex$ 20,120) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$92 (Mex$ 1,283) | Mex$ 500 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 433 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$716 (Mex$ 9,994) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$305 (Mex$ 4,252) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (Mex$ 203) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (Mex$ 479) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 153% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,391) | Mex$ 350 | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 416 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$135 (Mex$ 1,888) | Mex$ 800 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (Mex$ 1,840) | Mex$ 500 | + 268% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 191% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,500 (Mex$ 369,766) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,395) | Mex$ 255 | + 447% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (Mex$ 335) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 63 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (Mex$ 309) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (Mex$ 1,080) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 35 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.11 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 39 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 99) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.97 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 22 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.26 (Mex$ 45) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 57 | + 657% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 79% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 250 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 130 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$225 (Mex$ 3,140) | Mex$ 200 | + 1470% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 613 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 62 | + 294% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.89 (Mex$ 54) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6.00 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 29 | + 190% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$199 (Mex$ 2,784) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.15 (Mex$ 2.09) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$65 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 550 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 36 | + 881% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 181,325
(AU$12,995)
in Canberra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 81,250
in Acapulco.
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