- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Australia
- Puebla
- Melbourne
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Puebla, Mexico and Melbourne, Australia
Currency:
| Food | 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 134 (AU$9) | AU$9 | 3% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 79 (AU$5.25) | AU$5.57 | 6% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (AU$3.73) | AU$6 | 39% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (AU$1.02) | AU$1.62 | 37% |
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12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (AU$2.43) | AU$6 | 60% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.34) | AU$4.61 | 71% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (AU$4.77) | AU$3.06 | 56% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 31 (AU$2.04) | AU$3.97 | 49% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.30) | AU$2.88 | 55% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.16) | AU$1.29 | 10% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 179 (AU$12) | AU$19 | 39% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.52 | 53% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (AU$1.06) | AU$1.89 | 44% |
| Housing | 68% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 13,182 (AU$873) | AU$1,244 | 30% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,030 (AU$399) | AU$2,497 | 84% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,027 (AU$68) | AU$203 | 67% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,746 (AU$381) | AU$2,023 | 81% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,494 (AU$364) | AU$1,733 | 79% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 925 (AU$61) | AU$267 | 77% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 460 (AU$30) | AU$35 | 14% |
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40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,672 (AU$707) | AU$610 | 16% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,574 (AU$104) | AU$218 | 52% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (AU$4.08) | AU$12 | 67% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 (AU$2.75) | AU$32 | 91% |
| Clothes | 41% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 731 (AU$48) | AU$106 | 54% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 634 (AU$42) | AU$61 | 31% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,380 (AU$91) | AU$150 | 39% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 858 (AU$57) | AU$149 | 62% |
| Transportation | 47% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 266,601 (AU$17,654) | AU$28,053 | 37% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.12 | 15% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 395 (AU$26) | AU$61 | 57% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 129 (AU$9) | AU$20 | 57% |
| Personal Care | 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (AU$4.81) | AU$11 | 54% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 146 (AU$10) | AU$17 | 44% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 618 (AU$41) | AU$64 | 36% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 55 (AU$3.64) | AU$5.82 | 37% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (AU$3.22) | AU$7 | 54% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (AU$3.10) | AU$6 | 52% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.76 | 49% |
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Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.42) | AU$4.88 | 71% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (AU$4.98) | AU$26 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 293 (AU$19) | AU$55 | 65% |
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2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 122 (AU$8) | AU$38 | 79% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 545 (AU$36) | AU$225 | 84% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 600 (AU$40) | AU$49 | 19% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 76 (AU$5.01) | AU$17 | 71% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (AU$3.01) | AU$4.12 | 27% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (AU$2.42) | AU$5.95 | 59% |
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iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,185 (AU$145) | AU$231 | 37% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.64 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.46 | 62% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 797 (AU$53) | AU$65 | 19% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (AU$3.04) | AU$10 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,707 prices entered by 473 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2016.
Exchange rate:
0.06622
AUD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,750
in Melbourne
you would need to make just about AU$1,715
(Mex$ 25,901)
in Puebla.
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