Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (NZ$1.45) | NZ$2.16 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (NZ$2.29) | NZ$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$6 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (NZ$4.28) | NZ$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (NZ$3.02) | NZ$3.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (NZ$1.83) | NZ$3.00 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (NZ$1.55) | NZ$4.31 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (NZ$16) | NZ$21 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$3.73 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (NZ$1.57) | NZ$2.27 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,672 (NZ$1,041) | NZ$2,898 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,348 (NZ$521) | NZ$2,639 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 720 (NZ$51) | NZ$309 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,775 (NZ$552) | NZ$2,350 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,214 (NZ$370) | NZ$2,007 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 529 (NZ$38) | NZ$197 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (NZ$29) | NZ$81 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,152 (NZ$507) | NZ$734 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,411 (NZ$100) | NZ$243 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (NZ$3.86) | NZ$12 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (NZ$3.86) | NZ$28 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 741 (NZ$53) | NZ$117 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (NZ$49) | NZ$67 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,314 (NZ$93) | NZ$192 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,197 (NZ$85) | NZ$228 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 274,912 (NZ$19,505) | NZ$34,283 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (NZ$1.32) | NZ$2.06 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (NZ$38) | NZ$213 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (NZ$9) | NZ$30 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (NZ$5.43) | NZ$12 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (NZ$21) | NZ$5.55 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 506 (NZ$36) | NZ$64 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$9 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (NZ$3.06) | NZ$7 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (NZ$3.42) | NZ$7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (NZ$1.94) | NZ$3.92 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (NZ$2.18) | NZ$4.06 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (NZ$8) | NZ$37 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 222 (NZ$16) | NZ$63 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (NZ$8) | NZ$35 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 440 (NZ$31) | NZ$232 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 647 (NZ$46) | NZ$137 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (NZ$5.53) | NZ$17 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (NZ$3.97) | NZ$5.32 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (NZ$2.29) | NZ$11 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 5,944 (NZ$422) | NZ$689 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (NZ$0.15) | NZ$0.33 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 466 (NZ$33) | NZ$80 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (NZ$4.14) | NZ$34 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 651 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,200 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,818 (Mex$ 39,712) in La Paz.
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