Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 49 (NZ$3.46) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (NZ$1.51) | NZ$2.15 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$6 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (NZ$4.88) | NZ$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (NZ$3.23) | NZ$3.39 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (NZ$1.63) | NZ$3.32 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (NZ$1.56) | NZ$4.31 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 203 (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (NZ$2.48) | NZ$3.77 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (NZ$1.44) | NZ$2.27 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,229 (NZ$1,159) | NZ$3,068 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,452 (NZ$532) | NZ$2,605 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,059 (NZ$76) | NZ$279 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,477 (NZ$891) | NZ$2,393 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,756 (NZ$411) | NZ$1,982 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,094 (NZ$78) | NZ$183 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 444 (NZ$32) | NZ$80 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (NZ$532) | NZ$753 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (NZ$150) | NZ$234 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (NZ$5.76) | NZ$12 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (NZ$5.47) | NZ$28 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (NZ$56) | NZ$112 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (NZ$41) | NZ$68 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (NZ$96) | NZ$182 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (NZ$72) | NZ$213 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,148 (NZ$27,437) | NZ$35,093 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (NZ$1.35) | NZ$2.12 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 486 (NZ$35) | NZ$213 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (NZ$13) | NZ$30 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (NZ$5.81) | NZ$14 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 105 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.22 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 512 (NZ$37) | NZ$62 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (NZ$5.46) | NZ$8 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (NZ$4.19) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (NZ$3.77) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (NZ$1.84) | NZ$3.47 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (NZ$2.17) | NZ$4.03 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (NZ$16) | NZ$38 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 285 (NZ$20) | NZ$64 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (NZ$9) | NZ$36 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,684 (NZ$120) | NZ$216 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 644 (NZ$46) | NZ$135 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 118 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (NZ$5.05) | NZ$5.38 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (NZ$2.17) | NZ$11 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,191 (NZ$728) | NZ$689 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (NZ$0.20) | NZ$0.32 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,214 (NZ$87) | NZ$81 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (NZ$4.26) | NZ$34 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,100 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,605 (Mex$ 50,472) in Puebla.
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