Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 183 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 100 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 48 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 36 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 17 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 64 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 39 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 21 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 24 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 244 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 14 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 197% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (Mex$ 39,679) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 (Mex$ 23,780) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (Mex$ 3,499) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (Mex$ 26,538) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (Mex$ 19,314) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (Mex$ 1,674) | Mex$ 770 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (Mex$ 971) | Mex$ 351 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (Mex$ 7,525) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (Mex$ 2,793) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 88 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 54 | + 669% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (Mex$ 1,386) | Mex$ 848 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 552 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (Mex$ 2,560) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (Mex$ 2,590) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 180% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (Mex$ 490,756) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 424 | + 406% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 283 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 95% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 105 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 137 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 517 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 58 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 43 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 36 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 23 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 19 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 87 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 178% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (Mex$ 1,108) | Mex$ 298 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 109 | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (Mex$ 2,531) | Mex$ 675 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (Mex$ 1,721) | Mex$ 605 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 110 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 54 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 36 | + 329% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (Mex$ 9,931) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 522 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 53 | + 893% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 695 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 158% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 105,769 (AU$6,867) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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