Cost of living in Hermosillo, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 159 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 83 (AU$5.17) | AU$5.27 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.32) | AU$1.48 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.11) | AU$5.06 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.71) | AU$4.83 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (AU$4.36) | AU$6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (AU$2.47) | AU$4.57 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.49) | AU$3.19 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.28) | AU$5.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.74) | AU$2.80 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.20) | AU$2.67 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,596 (AU$846) | AU$2,894 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,874 (AU$365) | AU$2,147 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,585 (AU$99) | AU$238 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,169 (AU$508) | AU$1,809 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,443 (AU$214) | AU$1,422 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 909 (AU$57) | AU$159 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (AU$26) | AU$46 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,936 (AU$556) | AU$354 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,815 (AU$113) | AU$212 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.39) | AU$28 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 803 (AU$50) | AU$101 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 598 (AU$37) | AU$59 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,492 (AU$93) | AU$129 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,226 (AU$76) | AU$131 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 247,389 (AU$15,389) | AU$27,303 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.25) | AU$1.38 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 367 (AU$23) | AU$160 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 270 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (AU$5.11) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 (AU$13) | AU$24 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 609 (AU$38) | AU$72 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (AU$4.56) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (AU$2.80) | AU$4.31 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.27) | AU$5.32 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.49) | AU$2.55 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.50) | AU$3.01 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 115 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (AU$20) | AU$51 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (AU$7) | AU$39 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 778 (AU$48) | AU$226 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 571 (AU$35) | AU$78 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 75 (AU$4.63) | AU$16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (AU$3.55) | AU$4.40 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (AU$2.23) | AU$10 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,960 (AU$682) | AU$634 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.48 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.25 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 733 (AU$46) | AU$72 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.12) | AU$33 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,455 (Mex$ 55,541) in Hermosillo.
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