- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Newcastle
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 150 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 86 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.67 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 48 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.07 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 30 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 15 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 50 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 36 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.50 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 22 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.36 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 14 | + 345% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 168 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.39 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.35 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 174% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,501 (Mex$ 35,371) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,793 (Mex$ 25,351) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$107 (Mex$ 1,512) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,647 (Mex$ 23,287) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,143 (Mex$ 16,165) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$74 (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 538 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$52 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 464 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$645 (Mex$ 9,124) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (Mex$ 2,852) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 47 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 65 | + 443% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$96 (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 807 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$47 (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 543 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (Mex$ 1,985) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$102 (Mex$ 1,446) | Mex$ 917 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,345 (Mex$ 429,143) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 14 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$81 (Mex$ 1,139) | Mex$ 453 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 124 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 73 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 269 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 420 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 74 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.41 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 41 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.59 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 61 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.61 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 23 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.34 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 25 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$21 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 102 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$40 (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 282 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$26 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 126 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$117 (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 767 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$103 (Mex$ 1,459) | Mex$ 783 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 76 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.23 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 53 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.94 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 32 | + 161% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | AU$1,000 (Mex$ 14,142) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.87 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$40 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 667 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 46 | + 642% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 117% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 89,035
(AU$6,296)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 41,000
in Zapopan.
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