Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 192 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (AU$4.85) | AU$12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (AU$2.62) | AU$5.27 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.07) | AU$1.48 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (AU$2.34) | AU$5.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.54) | AU$4.83 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 114 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (AU$2.96) | AU$4.57 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.26) | AU$3.19 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.13) | AU$5.70 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 177 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 26 (AU$1.60) | AU$2.80 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.82) | AU$2.67 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,592 (AU$1,527) | AU$2,894 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,289 (AU$763) | AU$2,147 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 630 (AU$39) | AU$238 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 19,028 (AU$1,182) | AU$1,809 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,261 (AU$575) | AU$1,422 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 354 (AU$22) | AU$159 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (AU$23) | AU$46 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,646 (AU$475) | AU$354 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,650 (AU$102) | AU$212 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 136 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 64 (AU$3.97) | AU$28 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 743 (AU$46) | AU$101 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,050 (AU$65) | AU$59 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,679 (AU$104) | AU$129 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,789 (AU$111) | AU$131 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,012 (AU$18,634) | AU$27,303 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.19) | AU$1.38 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 360 (AU$22) | AU$160 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 293 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (AU$11) | AU$24 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 459 (AU$29) | AU$72 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.28) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (AU$3.98) | AU$4.31 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (AU$3.42) | AU$5.32 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 (AU$2.64) | AU$2.55 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 48 (AU$2.98) | AU$3.01 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 402 (AU$25) | AU$51 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 826 (AU$51) | AU$226 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 869 (AU$54) | AU$78 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (AU$5.83) | AU$16 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 47 (AU$2.92) | AU$4.40 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.09) | AU$10 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,994 (AU$559) | AU$634 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 774 (AU$48) | AU$72 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.18) | AU$33 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,012 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,800 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,990 (Mex$ 64,233) in San Miguel de Allende.
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