Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 154 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 91 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 47 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.34 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.93 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 34 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.94 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 17 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 57 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.34 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 36 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.15 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 19 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.91 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 18 | + 384% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 204 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.57 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 14 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 183% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,058 (Mex$ 30,766) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,677 (Mex$ 25,064) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$154 (Mex$ 2,308) | Mex$ 901 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,586 (Mex$ 23,717) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,241 (Mex$ 18,549) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$137 (Mex$ 2,047) | Mex$ 647 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 351 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$498 (Mex$ 7,442) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (Mex$ 2,730) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 89 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 58 | + 613% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 82% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$92 (Mex$ 1,382) | Mex$ 786 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$69 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 560 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (Mex$ 2,205) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$167 (Mex$ 2,489) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 135% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,291 (Mex$ 408,002) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$115 (Mex$ 1,724) | Mex$ 456 | + 278% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 272 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 94 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 114 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (Mex$ 1,123) | Mex$ 471 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 63 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.69 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 43 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 33 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 21 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.54 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 20 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 78 | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 149% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$58 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 291 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 103 | + 496% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$184 (Mex$ 2,755) | Mex$ 496 | + 456% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$123 (Mex$ 1,840) | Mex$ 517 | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 89 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 43 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 30 | + 435% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$627 (Mex$ 9,371) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.24 (Mex$ 3.64) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$56 (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 428 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 47 | + 969% | |
| 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 1,106 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 142% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 116,116 (AU$7,767) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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