Cost of living in Mexico compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 238 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (AU$4.12) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.49 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (AU$2.48) | AU$5.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.63) | AU$5.53 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (AU$4.76) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (AU$2.99) | AU$4.52 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.16 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.70) | AU$5.60 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (AU$2.18) | AU$2.85 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.44) | AU$2.53 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,158 (AU$1,309) | AU$3,174 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,246 (AU$632) | AU$2,224 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,067 (AU$73) | AU$215 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,241 (AU$768) | AU$2,040 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,190 (AU$423) | AU$1,534 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 800 (AU$55) | AU$163 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (AU$26) | AU$59 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,920 (AU$473) | AU$497 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,186 (AU$149) | AU$191 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (AU$6) | AU$33 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 857 (AU$59) | AU$103 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 654 (AU$45) | AU$62 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,505 (AU$103) | AU$136 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,115 (AU$76) | AU$146 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 343,967 (AU$23,505) | AU$31,870 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.41) | AU$1.46 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 547 (AU$37) | AU$162 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (AU$5.76) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 208 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 583 (AU$40) | AU$76 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (AU$5.81) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.45) | AU$4.53 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (AU$3.89) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.02 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.71 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 203 (AU$14) | AU$31 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 322 (AU$22) | AU$56 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (AU$10) | AU$37 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 837 (AU$57) | AU$270 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 721 (AU$49) | AU$94 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (AU$5.19) | AU$4.56 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (AU$2.94) | AU$9 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,735 (AU$802) | AU$729 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.52 (AU$0.24) | AU$0.49 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 923 (AU$63) | AU$69 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 64 (AU$4.39) | AU$43 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.06833
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,401 prices entered by 1,406 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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