Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 121 (AU$8) | AU$18 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 116 (AU$8) | AU$12 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 50 (AU$3.23) | AU$5.37 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 20 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.48 | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 32 (AU$2.09) | AU$5.30 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 20 (AU$1.31) | AU$4.86 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 61 (AU$3.93) | AU$8 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 36 (AU$2.34) | AU$4.49 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 22 (AU$1.45) | AU$3.12 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 19 (AU$1.23) | AU$5.49 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 216 (AU$14) | AU$17 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 24 (AU$1.58) | AU$2.82 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 25 (AU$1.62) | AU$2.64 | 39% |
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 25,807 (AU$1,675) | AU$2,943 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,269 (AU$666) | AU$2,147 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,038 (AU$67) | AU$249 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,945 (AU$905) | AU$1,822 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,326 (AU$346) | AU$1,417 | 76% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 656 (AU$43) | AU$157 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 372 (AU$24) | AU$46 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,864 (AU$445) | AU$374 | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,649 (AU$107) | AU$212 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 77 (AU$5.01) | AU$9 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 (AU$5.67) | AU$28 | 80% |
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 870 (AU$56) | AU$101 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 613 (AU$40) | AU$59 | 33% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,419 (AU$92) | AU$129 | 29% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,070 (AU$69) | AU$131 | 47% |
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 233,032 (AU$15,124) | AU$27,303 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (AU$1.30) | AU$1.38 | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 458 (AU$30) | AU$160 | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 316 (AU$21) | AU$21 | 3% |
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 62 (AU$4.05) | AU$8 | 48% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 78 (AU$5.09) | AU$19 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 412 (AU$27) | AU$61 | 56% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 47 (AU$3.07) | AU$7 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 44 (AU$2.88) | AU$4.57 | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 48 (AU$3.10) | AU$5.32 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 21 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.66 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 26 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.01 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 158 (AU$10) | AU$34 | 70% |
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 412 (AU$27) | AU$51 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 122 (AU$8) | AU$39 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 821 (AU$53) | AU$226 | 76% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 869 (AU$56) | AU$80 | 30% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 93 (AU$6) | AU$16 | 61% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 58 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.43 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 35 (AU$2.28) | AU$10 | 77% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,433 (AU$742) | AU$634 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.64 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 507 (AU$33) | AU$72 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 59 (AU$3.85) | AU$34 | 89% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,729 (Mex$ 57,455) in Puerto Vallarta.