- 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$16 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 58 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$13 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 61 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.55 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 38 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.42 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 12 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 24 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 20 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 14 | + 971% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.21 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 27 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.09 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 18 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.17 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 39 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 170 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$4.14 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 16 | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.68 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 202% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,676 (Mex$ 38,082) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,963 (Mex$ 27,935) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$300 (Mex$ 4,275) | Mex$ 550 | + 677% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,215 (Mex$ 31,520) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,613 (Mex$ 22,951) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$124 (Mex$ 1,763) | Mex$ 500 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 433 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$734 (Mex$ 10,445) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$243 (Mex$ 3,453) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 214% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (Mex$ 232) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 60 | + 577% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 164% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$131 (Mex$ 1,869) | Mex$ 350 | + 434% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$62 (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 416 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (Mex$ 2,074) | Mex$ 950 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$153 (Mex$ 2,182) | Mex$ 550 | + 297% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 161% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,922 (Mex$ 454,356) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 13 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$77 (Mex$ 1,103) | Mex$ 255 | + 332% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (Mex$ 282) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 63 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (Mex$ 324) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (Mex$ 987) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 35 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.73 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 39 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Mex$ 109) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.24 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.70 (Mex$ 67) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 118 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 163% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 265 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 130 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$118 (Mex$ 1,680) | Mex$ 200 | + 740% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$98 (Mex$ 1,400) | Mex$ 493 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 62 | + 231% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.16 (Mex$ 73) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 26 | + 282% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$513 (Mex$ 7,297) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.43 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$91 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 550 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$29 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 36 | + 1052% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.233
MXN
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 162% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 115,242
(AU$8,097)
in Darwin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Acapulco.
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