- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 117 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 94 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 64 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 31 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 19 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 61 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.70 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 37 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.61 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 21 | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 221 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.42 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 114% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,669 (Mex$ 33,723) | Mex$ 19,489 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,145 (Mex$ 27,107) | Mex$ 10,099 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (Mex$ 4,136) | Mex$ 1,578 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,820 (Mex$ 22,994) | Mex$ 11,142 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,387 (Mex$ 17,522) | Mex$ 6,290 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$277 (Mex$ 3,501) | Mex$ 1,546 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 383 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$606 (Mex$ 7,658) | Mex$ 8,126 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (Mex$ 2,466) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 101 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 80 | + 272% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$102 (Mex$ 1,292) | Mex$ 815 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 644 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (Mex$ 1,972) | Mex$ 1,465 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$163 (Mex$ 2,054) | Mex$ 1,294 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 169% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,846 (Mex$ 402,384) | Mex$ 300,075 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.11 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 18 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$171 (Mex$ 2,158) | Mex$ 465 | + 364% | |
| 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$14 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 75 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 171 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 531 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 68 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.74 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 51 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.00 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.58 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 120 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 372 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 137 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$164 (Mex$ 2,068) | Mex$ 1,205 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 722 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 101 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 54 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 44 | + 183% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (Mex$ 8,941) | Mex$ 10,406 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (Mex$ 4.57) | Mex$ 2.38 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$92 (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 724 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 52 | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.635
MXN
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,672 prices entered by 1,926 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 109% more expensive than in Mexico
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