- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Sydney
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sydney, Australia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 145 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 81 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 49 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 30 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.76 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 13 | + 495% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 48 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 37 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.59 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 12 | + 297% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 188 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.32 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 258% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (Mex$ 36,530) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,768 (Mex$ 38,111) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (Mex$ 4,418) | Mex$ 808 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,611 (Mex$ 35,956) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,845 (Mex$ 25,405) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$309 (Mex$ 4,253) | Mex$ 438 | + 872% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (Mex$ 561) | Mex$ 480 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$741 (Mex$ 10,209) | Mex$ 9,373 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$275 (Mex$ 3,792) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 30 | + 612% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 99 | + 329% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 917 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$75 (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 534 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (Mex$ 2,006) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$162 (Mex$ 2,235) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 142% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,984 (Mex$ 385,339) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 13 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (Mex$ 1,670) | Mex$ 422 | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (Mex$ 333) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 89 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 233 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 436 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 62 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.31 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 36 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.87 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 22 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 79 | + 362% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 251 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 120 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$236 (Mex$ 3,250) | Mex$ 967 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (Mex$ 1,089) | Mex$ 774 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 70 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.20 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 53 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 29 | + 163% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$229 (Mex$ 3,157) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.30 (Mex$ 4.07) | Mex$ 3.00 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$90 (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 729 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 43 | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,928 prices entered by 739 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 144% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 99,845
(AU$7,251)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 41,000
in Zapopan.
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