Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 121 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.23) | AU$5.27 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.48 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (AU$1.91) | AU$5.06 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.26) | AU$4.83 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 57 (AU$3.53) | AU$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.08) | AU$4.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.36) | AU$3.19 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.16) | AU$5.70 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 210 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.80 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (AU$1.42) | AU$2.67 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,441 (AU$1,566) | AU$2,894 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,375 (AU$638) | AU$2,147 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,090 (AU$67) | AU$238 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,036 (AU$802) | AU$1,809 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,707 (AU$351) | AU$1,422 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 645 (AU$40) | AU$159 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 424 (AU$26) | AU$46 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,016 (AU$432) | AU$354 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,693 (AU$104) | AU$212 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 76 (AU$4.67) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (AU$4.93) | AU$28 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 870 (AU$54) | AU$101 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 613 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,419 (AU$87) | AU$129 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,070 (AU$66) | AU$131 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 216,881 (AU$13,348) | AU$27,303 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.23) | AU$1.38 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 458 (AU$28) | AU$160 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 316 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 81 (AU$4.99) | AU$24 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 390 (AU$24) | AU$72 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 47 (AU$2.91) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (AU$2.82) | AU$4.31 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (AU$2.94) | AU$5.32 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.28) | AU$2.55 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.01 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 154 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 412 (AU$25) | AU$51 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 125 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 821 (AU$51) | AU$226 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 915 (AU$56) | AU$78 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 93 (AU$5.72) | AU$16 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (AU$3.45) | AU$4.40 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (AU$2.16) | AU$10 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,433 (AU$704) | AU$634 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.64 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 527 (AU$32) | AU$72 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (AU$3.54) | AU$33 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,219 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,605 (Mex$ 58,570) in Puerto Vallarta.
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