- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Australia
- Puebla
- Melbourne
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico compared to Melbourne, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (AU$8) | AU$5.57 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 49 (AU$3.51) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.62 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (AU$2.01) | AU$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (AU$1.62) | AU$4.94 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (AU$4.32) | AU$3.06 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (AU$2.65) | AU$4.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.18 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.29 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 197 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.79) | AU$3.25 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.89 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,556 (AU$824) | AU$1,244 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,938 (AU$495) | AU$2,013 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,500 (AU$107) | AU$397 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,253 (AU$731) | AU$2,019 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,340 (AU$381) | AU$1,506 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,426 (AU$102) | AU$223 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (AU$31) | AU$35 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,105 (AU$649) | AU$597 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,969 (AU$140) | AU$148 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 87 (AU$6) | AU$13 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (AU$5.96) | AU$29 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 794 (AU$57) | AU$109 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 753 (AU$54) | AU$66 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,557 (AU$111) | AU$145 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,164 (AU$83) | AU$148 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 282,935 (AU$20,178) | AU$26,773 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.20) | AU$1.12 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 403 (AU$29) | AU$61 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 156 (AU$11) | AU$22 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 180 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 600 (AU$43) | AU$62 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (AU$5.00) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (AU$4.05) | AU$5.10 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (AU$3.38) | AU$5.52 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (AU$2.25) | AU$3.21 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (AU$1.87) | AU$3.70 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 120 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 349 (AU$25) | AU$58 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (AU$11) | AU$39 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,622 (AU$116) | AU$294 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 600 (AU$43) | AU$49 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.69) | AU$4.23 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (AU$2.78) | AU$5.95 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,970 (AU$711) | AU$672 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.08 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.46 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 962 (AU$69) | AU$73 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.62) | AU$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07132
AUD
/
MXN
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