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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 147 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 105 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 59 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.05 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 32 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.17 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 22 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 66 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.06 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 41 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.54 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.11 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 22 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 212 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.23 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.19 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 128% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,761 (Mex$ 34,648) | Mex$ 19,201 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,053 (Mex$ 25,757) | Mex$ 9,047 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$280 (Mex$ 3,510) | Mex$ 1,257 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,017 (Mex$ 25,310) | Mex$ 10,719 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,466 (Mex$ 18,389) | Mex$ 5,945 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$196 (Mex$ 2,463) | Mex$ 933 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 389 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$719 (Mex$ 9,018) | Mex$ 7,560 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$241 (Mex$ 3,020) | Mex$ 1,952 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 103 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 90 | + 225% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$121 (Mex$ 1,516) | Mex$ 863 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 632 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (Mex$ 2,030) | Mex$ 1,506 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$186 (Mex$ 2,332) | Mex$ 1,228 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 151% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,744 (Mex$ 398,310) | Mex$ 323,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (Mex$ 2,112) | Mex$ 485 | + 335% | |
| 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$12 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 79 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 226 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Mex$ 646) | Mex$ 541 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 70 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.87 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 50 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 58 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.32 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.05 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 29 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$30 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 166 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (Mex$ 714) | Mex$ 343 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 141 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$199 (Mex$ 2,492) | Mex$ 920 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$95 (Mex$ 1,188) | Mex$ 666 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 109 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.92 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 59 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 42 | + 183% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$696 (Mex$ 8,735) | Mex$ 9,873 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (Mex$ 4.59) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$64 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 816 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 54 | + 613% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,453 prices entered by 1,659 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 105% more expensive than in Mexico
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