- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (AU$4.64) | AU$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.34) | AU$1.32 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (AU$2.23) | AU$5.82 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.42) | AU$5.02 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (AU$4.45) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.76) | AU$3.33 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.52) | AU$5.23 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.82) | AU$3.27 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.48) | AU$2.24 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,567 (AU$1,427) | AU$2,749 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,079 (AU$735) | AU$2,103 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,572 (AU$115) | AU$297 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,018 (AU$803) | AU$2,126 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,262 (AU$457) | AU$1,473 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,529 (AU$112) | AU$244 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (AU$28) | AU$59 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,106 (AU$591) | AU$674 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (AU$149) | AU$210 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (AU$5.68) | AU$30 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 813 (AU$59) | AU$108 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (AU$47) | AU$76 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,462 (AU$107) | AU$148 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,286 (AU$94) | AU$157 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,724 (AU$21,856) | AU$26,262 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.35) | AU$1.44 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 467 (AU$34) | AU$141 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (AU$5.47) | AU$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (AU$39) | AU$70 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (AU$4.96) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (AU$3.46) | AU$5.27 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.72) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (AU$2.01) | AU$3.48 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (AU$2.02) | AU$3.84 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 371 (AU$27) | AU$54 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,192 (AU$87) | AU$217 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 720 (AU$53) | AU$105 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.94) | AU$4.55 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (AU$3.17) | AU$9 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,419 (AU$760) | AU$602 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 718 (AU$52) | AU$80 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.78) | AU$30 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07292
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,294 prices entered by 3,564 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Australia
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