Cost of living in Cairns, Australia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 183 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$10 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 100 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.13 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 48 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 36 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.58 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 17 | + 404% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 64 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 39 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.10 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.15 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 24 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 244 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.07 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 27 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 14 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 185% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,272 (Mex$ 35,005) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,446 (Mex$ 22,284) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (Mex$ 3,202) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (Mex$ 22,532) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,239 (Mex$ 19,084) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (Mex$ 2,776) | Mex$ 770 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 351 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (Mex$ 11,171) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (Mex$ 3,320) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 88 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 54 | + 722% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 51% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 848 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (Mex$ 807) | Mex$ 552 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (Mex$ 2,047) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (Mex$ 1,712) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 140% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (Mex$ 430,691) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (Mex$ 1,660) | Mex$ 424 | + 291% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 283 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 105 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 137 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 517 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 58 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 43 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 36 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 19 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 87 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 194% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 298 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 109 | + 436% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (Mex$ 1,760) | Mex$ 675 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$119 (Mex$ 1,837) | Mex$ 605 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 110 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 54 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 36 | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (Mex$ 11,092) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 454% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 522 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$23 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 53 | + 561% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 227 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 142% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 106,476 (AU$6,910) in Cairns to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán.
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