Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 158 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 108 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 20 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 32 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 217 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (Mex$ 11,989) | Mex$ 19,384 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (Mex$ 10,672) | Mex$ 8,949 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (Mex$ 4,002) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,973 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,824 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 885 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 388 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,613 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,993 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 102 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 85 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 855 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 633 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,517 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,215 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 325,472 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 222 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 562 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 30 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 180 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 344 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 657 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 59 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 41 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 861 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$4.00 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 55 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,019 prices entered by 1,356 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 16% more expensive than in Mexico
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