- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 120 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (AU$4.56) | AU$6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.32 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (AU$2.11) | AU$5.77 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.43) | AU$5.28 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (AU$4.33) | AU$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (AU$2.59) | AU$4.34 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.55) | AU$3.35 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.36) | AU$5.13 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.70) | AU$3.34 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.41) | AU$2.37 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,757 (AU$1,316) | AU$2,825 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,962 (AU$699) | AU$2,179 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,317 (AU$92) | AU$318 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,895 (AU$694) | AU$2,194 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,968 (AU$419) | AU$1,553 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,242 (AU$87) | AU$250 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (AU$27) | AU$59 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,421 (AU$591) | AU$687 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,918 (AU$135) | AU$195 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 95 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 81 (AU$5.68) | AU$31 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 839 (AU$59) | AU$108 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 666 (AU$47) | AU$73 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,383 (AU$97) | AU$146 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,215 (AU$85) | AU$157 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 287,322 (AU$20,152) | AU$26,608 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.21) | AU$1.37 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 528 (AU$37) | AU$149 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (AU$5.72) | AU$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 179 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (AU$38) | AU$67 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (AU$4.38) | AU$8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (AU$3.42) | AU$5.27 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.64) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (AU$1.92) | AU$3.33 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (AU$1.90) | AU$4.06 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 364 (AU$26) | AU$54 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,165 (AU$82) | AU$213 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (AU$47) | AU$101 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.58) | AU$4.46 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (AU$2.97) | AU$9 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,848 (AU$691) | AU$620 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.81 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.70 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 648 (AU$45) | AU$80 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.53) | AU$29 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07014
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,476 prices entered by 3,655 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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