- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 118 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 95 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 66 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 31 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.97 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 20 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 62 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.69 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 37 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.82 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 21 | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 223 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,688 (Mex$ 37,335) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (Mex$ 29,045) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (Mex$ 4,544) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (Mex$ 24,414) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (Mex$ 18,256) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (Mex$ 4,247) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (Mex$ 1,002) | Mex$ 383 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (Mex$ 8,049) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (Mex$ 2,588) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 104 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 89 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (Mex$ 1,432) | Mex$ 799 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 656 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (Mex$ 2,188) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (Mex$ 2,169) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 200% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,733 (Mex$ 454,585) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (Mex$ 2,452) | Mex$ 466 | + 427% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 77 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 186 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 543 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 68 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 49 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 53 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 28 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 29 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 123 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 383 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 136 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 742 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 103 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 55 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 44 | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (Mex$ 9,425) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (Mex$ 5.15) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 715 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 52 | + 647% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
13.888
MXN
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,384 prices entered by 1,892 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 123% more expensive than in Mexico
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