- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Sydney
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Sydney, Australia and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 93% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 93% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 179 | 1% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 91 | 20% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 37 | 153% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | 89% |
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12 eggs, large | AU$5.78 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 36 | 145% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.93 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 13 | 484% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 50 | 5% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.04 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 31 | 94% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 26 | 84% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 12 | 334% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 180 | 49% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.35 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 19 | 169% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 19 | 147% |
| Housing | 298% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 298% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (Mex$ 40,062) | Mex$ 9,857 | 306% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$3,091 (Mex$ 46,671) | Mex$ 7,000 | 567% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$325 (Mex$ 4,910) | Mex$ 1,117 | 340% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,521 (Mex$ 38,064) | Mex$ 7,533 | 405% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,863 (Mex$ 28,135) | Mex$ 4,353 | 546% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$265 (Mex$ 4,005) | Mex$ 438 | 815% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 627 | 2% |
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40” flat screen TV | AU$645 (Mex$ 9,741) | Mex$ 10,600 | 8% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$255 (Mex$ 3,857) | Mex$ 1,750 | 120% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 23 | 663% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 125 | 272% |
| Clothes | 98% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (Mex$ 1,505) | Mex$ 721 | 109% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 571 | 97% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (Mex$ 2,151) | Mex$ 1,437 | 50% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 791 | 194% |
| Transportation | 139% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 139% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,261 (Mex$ 441,868) | Mex$ 256,667 | 72% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 15 | 28% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (Mex$ 1,831) | Mex$ 536 | 242% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (Mex$ 342) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 113% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 101 | 47% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 323 | 33% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 144 | 602% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$9 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 58 | 122% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.74 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 35 | 106% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.90 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 54 | 64% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.78 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | 78% |
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Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 23 | 141% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 75 | 376% |
| Entertainment | 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 103% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 288 | 154% |
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2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 114 | 418% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$261 (Mex$ 3,948) | Mex$ 1,175 | 236% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (Mex$ 1,194) | Mex$ 700 | 71% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 70 | 279% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.91 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 38 | 56% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 32 | 162% |
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iPod nano 16GB | AU$245 (Mex$ 3,699) | Mex$ 2,132 | 74% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.30 (Mex$ 4.46) | Mex$ 3.37 | 32% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$92 (Mex$ 1,385) | Mex$ 920 | 51% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 38 | 396% |
| TOTAL | 157% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,092 prices entered by 591 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 48,174
(AU$3,190)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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