- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 109% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 115 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 93 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 63 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.75 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 31 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.22 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 21 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 61 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 37 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.28 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.19 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 20 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 213 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.28 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 24 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.31 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 173% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,803 (Mex$ 41,746) | Mex$ 19,042 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,142 (Mex$ 31,900) | Mex$ 10,200 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$309 (Mex$ 4,602) | Mex$ 1,458 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,196 (Mex$ 32,704) | Mex$ 10,271 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,533 (Mex$ 22,837) | Mex$ 6,015 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$231 (Mex$ 3,441) | Mex$ 1,321 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 383 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$673 (Mex$ 10,020) | Mex$ 8,320 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (Mex$ 3,001) | Mex$ 1,975 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 99 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 101 | + 355% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 820 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$73 (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 641 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (Mex$ 2,195) | Mex$ 1,403 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$156 (Mex$ 2,319) | Mex$ 1,203 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 151% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,360 (Mex$ 392,563) | Mex$ 296,521 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (Mex$ 2,178) | Mex$ 516 | + 322% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 73 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 181 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 536 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 66 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.24 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 49 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 50 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.33 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 28 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.87 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 27 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 123 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 156% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 370 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 135 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$229 (Mex$ 3,406) | Mex$ 1,105 | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (Mex$ 1,550) | Mex$ 705 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 94 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 52 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 42 | + 209% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$620 (Mex$ 9,237) | Mex$ 10,185 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.72 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 2.38 | + 353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$81 (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 661 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 51 | + 782% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.892
MXN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,321 prices entered by 3,681 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 141% more expensive than in Mexico
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