- 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$17 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (AU$4.56) | AU$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.31 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (AU$2.09) | AU$5.74 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.36) | AU$5.08 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (AU$4.24) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (AU$2.58) | AU$4.22 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.63) | AU$3.38 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.43) | AU$5.32 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.28 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.36) | AU$2.26 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,574 (AU$1,338) | AU$2,642 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,212 (AU$698) | AU$2,024 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,590 (AU$109) | AU$283 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,938 (AU$816) | AU$1,986 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,753 (AU$462) | AU$1,411 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,354 (AU$93) | AU$264 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (AU$26) | AU$59 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,039 (AU$549) | AU$560 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (AU$137) | AU$189 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (AU$5.92) | AU$29 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (AU$55) | AU$103 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (AU$46) | AU$72 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,489 (AU$102) | AU$144 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,283 (AU$88) | AU$149 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,588 (AU$21,433) | AU$26,851 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.30) | AU$1.47 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 464 (AU$32) | AU$139 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (AU$5.13) | AU$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (AU$37) | AU$70 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (AU$4.77) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (AU$3.31) | AU$5.15 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.68) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (AU$1.88) | AU$3.25 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (AU$2.02) | AU$3.83 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 124 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 378 (AU$26) | AU$54 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,204 (AU$82) | AU$204 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (AU$51) | AU$102 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.71) | AU$4.61 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (AU$3.01) | AU$9 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,278 (AU$702) | AU$583 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.58 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 724 (AU$50) | AU$73 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.58) | AU$31 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06835
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,378 prices entered by 3,371 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia
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