- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 119 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 96 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 65 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 31 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.93 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 21 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 64 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 38 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.86 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 22 | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 217 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.31 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 115% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (Mex$ 34,916) | Mex$ 19,366 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (Mex$ 26,769) | Mex$ 10,230 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (Mex$ 3,966) | Mex$ 1,629 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (Mex$ 23,156) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (Mex$ 16,976) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (Mex$ 4,145) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 382 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (Mex$ 7,990) | Mex$ 8,037 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (Mex$ 2,525) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 109 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 78 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (Mex$ 1,408) | Mex$ 841 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 674 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (Mex$ 2,039) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (Mex$ 2,066) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 167% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,063 (Mex$ 414,676) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (Mex$ 2,136) | Mex$ 457 | + 368% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 77 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 181 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 545 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 72 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 50 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 55 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 128 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 379 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 138 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (Mex$ 1,908) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (Mex$ 1,328) | Mex$ 744 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 103 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 55 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 45 | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (Mex$ 8,969) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (Mex$ 4.56) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 761 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 52 | + 596% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
12.933
MXN
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,084 prices entered by 1,803 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 106% more expensive than in Mexico
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