Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 86% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 45% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 246 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 190 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 71 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.15 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 38 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$8 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 36 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 168 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.67 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 56 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.74 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 34 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 34 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 246 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.79 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 39 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.44 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 31 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 125% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,057 (Mex$ 52,445) | Mex$ 26,201 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,705 (Mex$ 34,965) | Mex$ 12,314 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$268 (Mex$ 3,465) | Mex$ 1,065 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,283 (Mex$ 29,521) | Mex$ 14,508 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,894 (Mex$ 24,492) | Mex$ 7,927 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (Mex$ 2,186) | Mex$ 1,874 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 399 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$829 (Mex$ 10,717) | Mex$ 8,237 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (Mex$ 3,163) | Mex$ 1,633 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$19 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 141 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$40 (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 165 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 937 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$88 (Mex$ 1,139) | Mex$ 892 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$169 (Mex$ 2,183) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$182 (Mex$ 2,351) | Mex$ 1,305 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 101% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,104 (Mex$ 505,551) | Mex$ 308,355 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 (Mex$ 2,367) | Mex$ 963 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$34 (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 413 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 87 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 85 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 1,286 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 104 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.66 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 38 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$11 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 41 | + 252% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.09 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 31 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$5.82 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 55 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$42 (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 197 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 85% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 442 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 126 | + 358% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$406 (Mex$ 5,249) | Mex$ 728 | + 621% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$118 (Mex$ 1,527) | Mex$ 1,233 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 170 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.29 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 76 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$13 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 44 | + 269% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,059 (Mex$ 13,697) | Mex$ 15,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.43 (Mex$ 5.62) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 462% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$83 (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 1,926 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 58 | + 915% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 649 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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