Cost of living in Torreón, Mexico vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Torreón (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 108 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 89 (AU$5.74) | AU$11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (AU$4.01) | AU$4.99 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.27 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.88) | AU$4.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.20) | AU$4.99 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (AU$4.63) | AU$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (AU$2.28) | AU$4.35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (AU$1.72) | AU$3.46 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.12) | AU$4.73 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 205 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.13 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 (AU$0.73) | AU$1.79 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Torreón (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 7,298 (AU$469) | AU$2,461 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,584 (AU$294) | AU$1,879 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,528 (AU$98) | AU$140 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,277 (AU$531) | AU$1,843 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,036 (AU$323) | AU$1,301 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 971 (AU$62) | AU$92 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 428 (AU$28) | AU$52 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,959 (AU$575) | AU$573 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,177 (AU$140) | AU$177 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (AU$4.54) | AU$12 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 182 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Torreón (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 754 (AU$48) | AU$100 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 918 (AU$59) | AU$60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,359 (AU$87) | AU$157 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,065 (AU$68) | AU$117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Torreón (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 246,684 (AU$15,838) | AU$25,963 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.18) | AU$1.45 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 541 (AU$35) | AU$100 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 (AU$6) | AU$21 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Torreón (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (AU$5.23) | AU$12 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 170 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (AU$32) | AU$71 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 60 (AU$3.85) | AU$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (AU$2.65) | AU$4.60 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (AU$3.67) | AU$5.36 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.19 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.35) | AU$3.88 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 108 (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Torreón (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 240 (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 123 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,293 (AU$83) | AU$162 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 542 (AU$35) | AU$108 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 64 (AU$4.08) | AU$14 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.36) | AU$4.46 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.92) | AU$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,081 (AU$776) | AU$594 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (AU$0.06) | AU$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 669 (AU$43) | AU$53 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.22) | AU$27 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 151 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Torreón (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,700 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,168 (Mex$ 49,340) in Torreón.
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