Cost of living in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 376 prices entered by 18 different people.
| Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 184 (AU$12) | AU$16 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 87 (AU$5.69) | AU$12 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 57 (AU$3.77) | AU$5.33 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 20 (AU$1.29) | AU$1.27 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 38 (AU$2.47) | AU$5.50 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 26 (AU$1.69) | AU$5.43 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 82 (AU$5.40) | AU$7 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 38 (AU$2.52) | AU$3.83 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 25 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.15 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 24 (AU$1.55) | AU$4.63 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 261 (AU$17) | AU$16 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 23 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.04 | 50% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 17 (AU$1.12) | AU$2.11 | 47% |
| Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 14,838 (AU$973) | AU$2,503 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,082 (AU$399) | AU$1,686 | 76% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,518 (AU$100) | AU$222 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,990 (AU$589) | AU$1,936 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,382 (AU$287) | AU$1,253 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 793 (AU$52) | AU$190 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 358 (AU$23) | AU$52 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 5,518 (AU$362) | AU$607 | 40% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,667 (AU$109) | AU$202 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 99 (AU$7) | AU$10 | 37% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 96 (AU$6) | AU$28 | 78% |
| Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 874 (AU$57) | AU$106 | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 533 (AU$35) | AU$82 | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,326 (AU$87) | AU$154 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,395 (AU$91) | AU$132 | 31% |
| Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 256,398 (AU$16,808) | AU$26,857 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (AU$1.26) | AU$1.42 | 11% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 491 (AU$32) | AU$82 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 169 (AU$11) | AU$36 | 69% |
| Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 63 (AU$4.14) | AU$10 | 57% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 235 (AU$15) | AU$25 | 38% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 653 (AU$43) | AU$64 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 66 (AU$4.32) | AU$7 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 49 (AU$3.20) | AU$4.88 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 52 (AU$3.41) | AU$5.71 | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 28 (AU$1.84) | AU$3.52 | 48% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 31 (AU$2.02) | AU$3.34 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 162 (AU$11) | AU$27 | 61% |
| Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 321 (AU$21) | AU$45 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 149 (AU$10) | AU$31 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 738 (AU$48) | AU$237 | 80% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 906 (AU$59) | AU$101 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 82 (AU$5.38) | AU$15 | 64% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 60 (AU$3.91) | AU$4.32 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 42 (AU$2.74) | AU$7 | 58% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,609 (AU$630) | AU$575 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.17 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.65 | 68% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 783 (AU$51) | AU$57 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 51 (AU$3.37) | AU$19 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,800 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$3,617 (Mex$ 55,173) in Cuernavaca.