Cost of living in Minatitlan, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.12) | AU$18 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 80 (AU$4.99) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.12) | AU$5.27 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (AU$0.93) | AU$1.48 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.73) | AU$5.06 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (AU$0.93) | AU$4.83 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.87) | AU$6 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.75) | AU$4.57 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 (AU$0.75) | AU$3.19 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.12) | AU$5.70 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.25) | AU$2.80 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (AU$0.93) | AU$2.67 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,000 (AU$374) | AU$2,894 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,000 (AU$249) | AU$2,147 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 8,000 (AU$499) | AU$238 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 3,000 (AU$187) | AU$1,809 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 (AU$125) | AU$1,422 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (AU$62) | AU$159 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 200 (AU$12) | AU$46 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 (AU$312) | AU$354 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,400 (AU$87) | AU$212 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
Clothes | - 82% | |||
Clothes in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 82% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 200 (AU$12) | AU$101 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 200 (AU$12) | AU$59 | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 400 (AU$25) | AU$129 | - 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 (AU$25) | AU$131 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$27,303 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.03) | AU$1.38 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$160 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.87) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (AU$6) | AU$24 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (AU$2.73) | AU$4.31 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.87) | AU$5.32 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 15 (AU$0.93) | AU$2.55 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 15 (AU$0.93) | AU$3.01 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.12) | AU$36 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 100 (AU$6) | AU$51 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 (AU$6) | AU$39 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$226 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$78 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.12) | AU$4.40 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$10 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$72 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$33 | - | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,336 (Mex$ 69,561) in Minatitlan.
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