- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Darwin
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Darwin, Australia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 58 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 61 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 53 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 12 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 24 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 20 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 14 | + 665% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.25 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 27 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.21 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 18 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.54 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 60 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (Mex$ 320) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$4.19 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 16 | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.94 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 33 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 138% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,601 (Mex$ 35,553) | Mex$ 20,470 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,199 (Mex$ 30,056) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (Mex$ 2,840) | Mex$ 550 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,516 (Mex$ 34,387) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,608 (Mex$ 21,982) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$292 (Mex$ 3,996) | Mex$ 500 | + 699% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$53 (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 433 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$757 (Mex$ 10,351) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$223 (Mex$ 3,047) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (Mex$ 222) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Mex$ 428) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 136% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$125 (Mex$ 1,714) | Mex$ 350 | + 390% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$55 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 416 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (Mex$ 2,009) | Mex$ 800 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$139 (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 500 | + 281% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 142% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,226 (Mex$ 454,098) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.37 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$69 (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 255 | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$18 (Mex$ 249) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 63 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$8 (Mex$ 109) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (Mex$ 995) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 35 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 39 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.28 (Mex$ 72) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.92 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (Mex$ 56) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 57 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 186% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 250 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 130 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$128 (Mex$ 1,748) | Mex$ 200 | + 774% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 613 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 62 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.16 (Mex$ 70) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 29 | + 191% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$170 (Mex$ 2,320) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.19 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$91 (Mex$ 1,242) | Mex$ 550 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 36 | + 853% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 138% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 145,418
(AU$10,640)
in Darwin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 61,000
in Acapulco.
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