Cost of living in Mexico compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 276 (AU$22) | AU$22 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (AU$11) | AU$14 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (AU$5.39) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.99) | AU$1.82 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (AU$3.31) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (AU$2.02) | AU$7 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (AU$3.71) | AU$4.61 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.65 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (AU$2.12) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (AU$19) | AU$20 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.82 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.91) | AU$2.87 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,007 (AU$1,567) | AU$3,722 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,267 (AU$804) | AU$2,508 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 989 (AU$77) | AU$243 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,618 (AU$988) | AU$2,241 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,723 (AU$526) | AU$1,670 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 724 (AU$57) | AU$175 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 397 (AU$31) | AU$74 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,968 (AU$546) | AU$550 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,422 (AU$190) | AU$274 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 124 (AU$10) | AU$38 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 928 (AU$73) | AU$119 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 688 (AU$54) | AU$89 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,646 (AU$129) | AU$174 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,224 (AU$96) | AU$187 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 377,226 (AU$29,539) | AU$33,898 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (AU$1.77) | AU$1.99 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (AU$43) | AU$159 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 190 (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 635 (AU$50) | AU$74 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (AU$5.97) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (AU$4.36) | AU$5.09 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (AU$4.97) | AU$5.43 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.95 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (AU$2.51) | AU$3.53 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 223 (AU$17) | AU$33 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mexico | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 376 (AU$29) | AU$62 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (AU$12) | AU$41 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 853 (AU$67) | AU$255 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 758 (AU$59) | AU$146 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 157 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (AU$6) | AU$5.49 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (AU$3.43) | AU$10 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,459 (AU$897) | AU$679 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.93 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.47 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 885 (AU$69) | AU$80 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 70 (AU$5.49) | AU$41 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.07831
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,632 prices entered by 1,344 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Australia
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