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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 144 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 105 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (AU$4.55) | AU$6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.25 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (AU$2.41) | AU$5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.67) | AU$5.14 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (AU$5.02) | AU$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (AU$3.08) | AU$4.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.82) | AU$3.43 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.65) | AU$5.88 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 210 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 27 (AU$2.08) | AU$3.07 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.45) | AU$2.84 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,575 (AU$1,486) | AU$2,582 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,238 (AU$701) | AU$2,068 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,262 (AU$96) | AU$214 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,188 (AU$849) | AU$2,011 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,113 (AU$464) | AU$1,415 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 945 (AU$72) | AU$164 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 388 (AU$29) | AU$59 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,515 (AU$571) | AU$563 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,035 (AU$155) | AU$197 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 94 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 859 (AU$65) | AU$100 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 637 (AU$48) | AU$77 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (AU$114) | AU$148 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,224 (AU$93) | AU$158 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 319,495 (AU$24,256) | AU$26,563 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.46 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 513 (AU$39) | AU$149 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (AU$5.95) | AU$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 220 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 523 (AU$40) | AU$67 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 71 (AU$5.36) | AU$8 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (AU$3.69) | AU$5.53 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (AU$4.37) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (AU$2.29) | AU$3.08 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (AU$2.21) | AU$3.75 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 162 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 339 (AU$26) | AU$54 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (AU$11) | AU$37 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 877 (AU$67) | AU$223 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 652 (AU$50) | AU$101 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 108 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 (AU$4.38) | AU$4.83 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (AU$3.19) | AU$9 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,043 (AU$762) | AU$606 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.41 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.58 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 795 (AU$60) | AU$75 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 54 (AU$4.09) | AU$33 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.07592
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,797 prices entered by 2,495 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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