- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Sydney
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sydney, Australia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 134 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 91 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 52 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.93 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 31 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.55 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 15 | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 58 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.35 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 38 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.39 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 20 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 15 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 177 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.36 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 220% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (Mex$ 37,744) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,711 (Mex$ 38,576) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$271 (Mex$ 3,856) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,747 (Mex$ 39,081) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,807 (Mex$ 25,705) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 510% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$168 (Mex$ 2,389) | Mex$ 620 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (Mex$ 580) | Mex$ 432 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$692 (Mex$ 9,845) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (Mex$ 2,873) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 36 | + 341% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 63 | + 662% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$111 (Mex$ 1,580) | Mex$ 787 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$81 (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 523 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (Mex$ 2,163) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (Mex$ 2,566) | Mex$ 934 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 125% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,598 (Mex$ 378,416) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 543 | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 103 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 120% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 65 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 225 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 378 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 66 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 39 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 50 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.46 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.11 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 25 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$35 (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 101 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 99% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 277 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 131 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$195 (Mex$ 2,768) | Mex$ 734 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 722 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 77 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.30 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 47 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 31 | + 151% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$717 (Mex$ 10,206) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.30 (Mex$ 4.20) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$112 (Mex$ 1,588) | Mex$ 647 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 47 | + 284% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,114 prices entered by 909 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.227
MXN
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 138% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 102,512
(AU$7,205)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 43,000
in Zapopan.
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