- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 117 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 93 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 64 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.81 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 31 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.01 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 19 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 61 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 37 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.33 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.23 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 21 | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 219 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.28 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.28 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 138% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,754 (Mex$ 37,512) | Mex$ 19,606 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,113 (Mex$ 28,777) | Mex$ 10,093 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$299 (Mex$ 4,068) | Mex$ 1,542 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,118 (Mex$ 28,843) | Mex$ 11,108 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,493 (Mex$ 20,336) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$245 (Mex$ 3,338) | Mex$ 1,530 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 382 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$674 (Mex$ 9,180) | Mex$ 8,101 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (Mex$ 2,868) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 101 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 78 | + 422% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (Mex$ 1,469) | Mex$ 816 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$75 (Mex$ 1,020) | Mex$ 644 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (Mex$ 2,013) | Mex$ 1,455 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$157 (Mex$ 2,141) | Mex$ 1,279 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 139% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,262 (Mex$ 357,682) | Mex$ 299,775 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$142 (Mex$ 1,936) | Mex$ 466 | + 315% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 73 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 172 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 533 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 67 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.28 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 47 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 51 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.48 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 28 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 28 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 119 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 122% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 368 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 136 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (Mex$ 2,960) | Mex$ 1,203 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (Mex$ 1,434) | Mex$ 720 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 100 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.55 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 54 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 43 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (Mex$ 8,205) | Mex$ 10,379 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.69 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (Mex$ 1,095) | Mex$ 702 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 52 | + 703% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,117 prices entered by 3,553 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 117% more expensive than in Mexico
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