- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Canberra
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canberra, Australia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 128% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 58 | + 363% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 61 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 38 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.66 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 12 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.10 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 24 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.19 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 20 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.38 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 14 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.86 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 27 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 18 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.88 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 39 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 170 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.11 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 16 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 33 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 201% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,905 (Mex$ 41,293) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,335 (Mex$ 33,192) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$184 (Mex$ 2,614) | Mex$ 550 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,850 (Mex$ 26,298) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (Mex$ 20,497) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$92 (Mex$ 1,307) | Mex$ 500 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (Mex$ 982) | Mex$ 433 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$695 (Mex$ 9,880) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$332 (Mex$ 4,715) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 329% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Mex$ 154) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 60 | + 627% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 151% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 350 | + 305% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 416 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$135 (Mex$ 1,924) | Mex$ 950 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (Mex$ 1,874) | Mex$ 550 | + 241% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 187% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,500 (Mex$ 376,711) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 255 | + 457% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (Mex$ 339) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 63 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (Mex$ 316) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$84 (Mex$ 1,189) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 35 | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.61 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 39 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 104) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.92 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 22 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 (Mex$ 52) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 118 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 265 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 130 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$193 (Mex$ 2,744) | Mex$ 200 | + 1272% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 493 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 62 | + 315% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.89 (Mex$ 55) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6.00 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 26 | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$678 (Mex$ 9,633) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.15 (Mex$ 2.13) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$65 (Mex$ 922) | Mex$ 550 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 36 | + 900% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.216
MXN
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 143% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 94,896
(AU$6,675)
in Canberra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 39,000
in Acapulco.
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