- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (AU$4.59) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.31 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (AU$2.20) | AU$5.77 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.47) | AU$5.11 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (AU$4.36) | AU$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (AU$2.67) | AU$4.28 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.68) | AU$3.31 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.44) | AU$5.16 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.76) | AU$3.26 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.43) | AU$2.30 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,001 (AU$1,359) | AU$2,805 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,746 (AU$697) | AU$2,158 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,447 (AU$103) | AU$295 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (AU$751) | AU$2,171 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (AU$415) | AU$1,522 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (AU$98) | AU$236 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (AU$28) | AU$60 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,207 (AU$587) | AU$681 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (AU$148) | AU$208 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (AU$60) | AU$107 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (AU$46) | AU$74 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (AU$102) | AU$147 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (AU$86) | AU$155 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,363 (AU$21,412) | AU$26,444 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.41 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 507 (AU$36) | AU$144 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (AU$5.38) | AU$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (AU$39) | AU$72 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (AU$4.81) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (AU$3.47) | AU$5.22 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.55) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (AU$2.03) | AU$3.45 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.98) | AU$3.87 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 116 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (AU$26) | AU$55 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,151 (AU$82) | AU$223 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (AU$51) | AU$104 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 97 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.73) | AU$4.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (AU$3.04) | AU$9 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,225 (AU$731) | AU$616 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.70 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 652 (AU$47) | AU$80 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.64) | AU$30 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07152
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,612 prices entered by 3,611 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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