Cost of living in Australia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 175 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 110 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6.00 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 54 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.50 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 33 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.68 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 23 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 68 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 40 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.86 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 22 | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 225 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 156% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,552 (Mex$ 37,718) | Mex$ 18,683 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,881 (Mex$ 27,804) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$206 (Mex$ 3,047) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,989 (Mex$ 29,395) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,371 (Mex$ 20,262) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$162 (Mex$ 2,395) | Mex$ 851 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 378 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$541 (Mex$ 7,992) | Mex$ 7,447 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$213 (Mex$ 3,151) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 101 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 84 | + 439% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (Mex$ 1,510) | Mex$ 841 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 615 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$151 (Mex$ 2,233) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (Mex$ 2,279) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 147% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,945 (Mex$ 398,218) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.50 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$148 (Mex$ 2,188) | Mex$ 498 | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 81 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 198 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 539 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 69 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.98 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 48 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.77 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 56 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.40 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 29 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.17 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 188 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 120% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 345 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 139 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (Mex$ 3,377) | Mex$ 966 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$110 (Mex$ 1,621) | Mex$ 663 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 114 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 61 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 40 | + 252% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$652 (Mex$ 9,634) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.37 (Mex$ 5.53) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 919 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 57 | + 785% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,835 prices entered by 2,171 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 120% more expensive than in Mexico
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