- Cost of Living
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- Zapopan
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Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 134 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 91 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.98 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 52 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.20 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 31 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.85 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 15 | + 345% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 58 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.21 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 38 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.40 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 20 | + 138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.23 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 15 | + 295% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 177 | + 47% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.32 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.30 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 68% | |
Housing | + 152% | |||
Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 152% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,594 (Mex$ 36,832) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,795 (Mex$ 25,484) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 198% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$112 (Mex$ 1,597) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,973 (Mex$ 28,016) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,144 (Mex$ 16,241) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 285% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$79 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 620 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$51 (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 432 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$612 (Mex$ 8,691) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$193 (Mex$ 2,733) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 36 | + 312% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 63 | + 455% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$97 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 787 | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$52 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 523 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (Mex$ 2,016) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$102 (Mex$ 1,444) | Mex$ 934 | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 91% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,066 (Mex$ 412,723) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$92 (Mex$ 1,302) | Mex$ 543 | + 140% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 103 | + 167% | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 96% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 65 | + 161% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 225 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (Mex$ 980) | Mex$ 378 | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 66 | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 39 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 50 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.67 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 125% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 25 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$21 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 101 | + 197% | |
Entertainment | + 107% | |||
Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$42 (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 277 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 131 | + 194% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$115 (Mex$ 1,627) | Mex$ 734 | + 122% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (Mex$ 1,523) | Mex$ 722 | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 77 | + 120% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.14 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 47 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 31 | + 175% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$785 (Mex$ 11,147) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 243% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$42 (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 647 | - 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 47 | + 658% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.200
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 110% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 92,397
(AU$6,507)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan.
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