- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Darwin
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Darwin, Australia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 143% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 58 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 61 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 53 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 12 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 24 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 20 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 14 | + 684% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.25 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 27 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.21 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 18 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.54 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 39 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 170 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$4.19 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 16 | + 267% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.94 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 172% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,601 (Mex$ 36,428) | Mex$ 20,000 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,199 (Mex$ 30,796) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (Mex$ 2,910) | Mex$ 550 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,516 (Mex$ 35,234) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,608 (Mex$ 22,524) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$292 (Mex$ 4,094) | Mex$ 500 | + 719% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$53 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 433 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$757 (Mex$ 10,606) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$223 (Mex$ 3,122) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (Mex$ 227) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 60 | + 631% | |
| Clothes | + 143% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 143% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$125 (Mex$ 1,756) | Mex$ 350 | + 402% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$55 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 416 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (Mex$ 2,059) | Mex$ 950 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$139 (Mex$ 1,952) | Mex$ 550 | + 255% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 144% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,216 (Mex$ 451,143) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.37 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$69 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 255 | + 278% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$18 (Mex$ 255) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 67% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 63 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$8 (Mex$ 112) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (Mex$ 1,020) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 35 | + 219% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 39 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.28 (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.92 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (Mex$ 57) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 118 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 187% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (Mex$ 846) | Mex$ 265 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 130 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$128 (Mex$ 1,791) | Mex$ 200 | + 795% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 493 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 62 | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.16 (Mex$ 72) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 26 | + 229% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$170 (Mex$ 2,377) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.19 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$91 (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 550 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 36 | + 876% | |
| 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 104 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 156% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 163,802
(AU$11,697)
in Darwin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 64,000
in Acapulco.
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