Cost of living in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 265 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 260 (AU$16) | AU$11 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.25) | AU$4.99 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (AU$1.63) | AU$1.27 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (AU$2.50) | AU$4.99 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.21) | AU$4.99 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.30) | AU$10 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (AU$2.91) | AU$4.35 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.46 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.38) | AU$4.73 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 305 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.81) | AU$3.13 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.13) | AU$1.79 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,297 (AU$641) | AU$2,461 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,646 (AU$413) | AU$1,879 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,889 (AU$117) | AU$140 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,096 (AU$379) | AU$1,843 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,000 (AU$249) | AU$1,301 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,032 (AU$64) | AU$92 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 339 (AU$21) | AU$52 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,217 (AU$325) | AU$573 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,457 (AU$91) | AU$177 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 210 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 300 (AU$19) | AU$28 | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 765 (AU$48) | AU$100 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 836 (AU$52) | AU$60 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,989 (AU$124) | AU$157 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,172 (AU$73) | AU$117 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,044 (AU$24,388) | AU$25,963 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.25) | AU$1.45 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 511 (AU$32) | AU$100 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 95 (AU$5.93) | AU$21 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 203 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 293 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 449 (AU$28) | AU$71 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 102 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (AU$3.70) | AU$4.60 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (AU$3.96) | AU$5.36 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 (AU$2.62) | AU$3.19 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 (AU$2.44) | AU$3.88 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 223 (AU$14) | AU$25 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 528 (AU$33) | AU$52 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 238 (AU$15) | AU$27 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,000 (AU$62) | AU$162 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 959 (AU$60) | AU$108 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 143 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (AU$3.44) | AU$4.46 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.08) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 7,238 (AU$450) | AU$594 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 11 (AU$0.68) | AU$0.83 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,069 (AU$66) | AU$53 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (AU$4.61) | AU$27 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,500 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,091 (Mex$ 65,765) in Manzanillo, Colima.
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