Cost of living in La Paz, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 163 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (AU$2.56) | AU$5.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.25) | AU$1.46 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (AU$1.99) | AU$5.06 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (AU$1.40) | AU$4.83 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (AU$3.72) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (AU$2.60) | AU$4.57 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (AU$1.57) | AU$3.20 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.34) | AU$5.70 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.82) | AU$2.82 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.67 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,672 (AU$895) | AU$2,894 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,348 (AU$448) | AU$2,147 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 720 (AU$44) | AU$238 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,775 (AU$474) | AU$1,809 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,214 (AU$318) | AU$1,422 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 529 (AU$32) | AU$159 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (AU$25) | AU$46 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,152 (AU$437) | AU$354 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,411 (AU$86) | AU$212 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.32) | AU$12 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.32) | AU$28 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 741 (AU$45) | AU$101 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (AU$42) | AU$59 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,314 (AU$80) | AU$129 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,197 (AU$73) | AU$131 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 274,912 (AU$16,778) | AU$27,303 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.14) | AU$1.38 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (AU$32) | AU$160 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (AU$4.67) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 297 (AU$18) | AU$24 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 506 (AU$31) | AU$72 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (AU$4.51) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (AU$2.64) | AU$4.47 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (AU$2.94) | AU$5.32 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (AU$1.67) | AU$2.55 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (AU$1.87) | AU$3.01 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 222 (AU$14) | AU$51 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (AU$7) | AU$39 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 440 (AU$27) | AU$226 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 647 (AU$39) | AU$78 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (AU$4.76) | AU$16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (AU$3.41) | AU$4.40 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (AU$1.97) | AU$10 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 5,944 (AU$363) | AU$634 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (AU$0.13) | AU$0.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 466 (AU$28) | AU$72 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (AU$3.56) | AU$33 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,183 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Paz (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,056 (Mex$ 50,070) in La Paz.
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