- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 119 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 96 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 65 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 31 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.98 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 21 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 64 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.16 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 38 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.26 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 21 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 216 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.21 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.18 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,679 (Mex$ 36,646) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,076 (Mex$ 28,403) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$262 (Mex$ 3,580) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,041 (Mex$ 27,922) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,464 (Mex$ 20,019) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$198 (Mex$ 2,702) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 382 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$565 (Mex$ 7,731) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$188 (Mex$ 2,575) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 110 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 79 | + 391% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (Mex$ 1,429) | Mex$ 838 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$72 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 674 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$143 (Mex$ 1,951) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (Mex$ 2,040) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 137% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,016 (Mex$ 369,539) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$141 (Mex$ 1,923) | Mex$ 453 | + 324% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 77 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 181 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 545 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 72 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.20 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 50 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 55 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.19 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 28 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.87 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 127 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 379 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 138 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (Mex$ 2,764) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (Mex$ 1,396) | Mex$ 750 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 103 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 55 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 45 | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (Mex$ 7,970) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.62 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 757 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 52 | + 712% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
13.678
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,548 prices entered by 3,209 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 109% more expensive than in Mexico
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