Cost of living in Mexico compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 214 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.47) | AU$5.92 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.36) | AU$1.45 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (AU$2.31) | AU$5.50 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.62) | AU$4.98 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (AU$4.69) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (AU$2.63) | AU$4.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.58) | AU$3.23 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.55) | AU$5.49 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 235 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.94) | AU$2.94 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.34) | AU$2.49 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,938 (AU$1,236) | AU$3,170 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,545 (AU$558) | AU$2,151 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,055 (AU$69) | AU$293 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,167 (AU$663) | AU$1,947 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,986 (AU$325) | AU$1,500 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 727 (AU$47) | AU$177 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (AU$25) | AU$60 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,118 (AU$464) | AU$504 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,977 (AU$129) | AU$249 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (AU$5.94) | AU$31 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 851 (AU$56) | AU$103 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (AU$42) | AU$68 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,499 (AU$98) | AU$139 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,104 (AU$72) | AU$142 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 345,868 (AU$22,568) | AU$27,984 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.40 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 531 (AU$35) | AU$160 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (AU$5.26) | AU$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 517 (AU$34) | AU$69 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (AU$5.29) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (AU$3.27) | AU$4.56 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (AU$3.62) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.55 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.58 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 190 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 311 (AU$20) | AU$59 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 145 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 820 (AU$53) | AU$198 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 684 (AU$45) | AU$90 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (AU$4.65) | AU$4.48 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (AU$2.50) | AU$9 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,035 (AU$655) | AU$652 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.60 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.51 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 995 (AU$65) | AU$70 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (AU$3.99) | AU$35 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.06525
AUD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,013 prices entered by 1,700 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Australia
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