- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 118 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 94 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 66 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 31 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.07 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 20 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 61 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 37 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.41 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 21 | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 222 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 25 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.29 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 146% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (Mex$ 39,297) | Mex$ 19,589 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,068 (Mex$ 30,628) | Mex$ 10,442 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$303 (Mex$ 4,482) | Mex$ 1,618 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,036 (Mex$ 30,160) | Mex$ 11,793 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,451 (Mex$ 21,493) | Mex$ 6,647 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (Mex$ 3,908) | Mex$ 1,607 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 383 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$584 (Mex$ 8,650) | Mex$ 8,060 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (Mex$ 2,802) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 104 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 87 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (Mex$ 1,572) | Mex$ 801 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 658 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (Mex$ 2,165) | Mex$ 1,496 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (Mex$ 2,275) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 152% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,836 (Mex$ 397,536) | Mex$ 313,201 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (Mex$ 2,049) | Mex$ 459 | + 347% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 79 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 191 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 551 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 69 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 49 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 53 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 28 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 29 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 123 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 127% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 384 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 136 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$205 (Mex$ 3,033) | Mex$ 1,216 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (Mex$ 1,560) | Mex$ 752 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 103 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.63 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 45 | + 192% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (Mex$ 8,915) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.57 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 720 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 52 | + 789% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.814
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,483 prices entered by 3,439 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 127% more expensive than in Mexico
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