Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kiribati | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 283 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 147 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 43 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 247 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kiribati | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (Mex$ 11,714) | Mex$ 19,843 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (Mex$ 10,427) | Mex$ 10,577 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (Mex$ 3,911) | Mex$ 1,013 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 12,858 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,816 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 716 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 401 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,942 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,523 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 112 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 128 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kiribati | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 951 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 692 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,673 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,236 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kiribati | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 378,006 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kiribati | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 190 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 623 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 64 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 34 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 224 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kiribati | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 369 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 158 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 830 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 766 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 157 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 44 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,196 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 902 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 70 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,001 prices entered by 963 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 5% more expensive than in Mexico
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