- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 121 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 93 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 65 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 18 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 30 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 20 | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 62 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 37 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.95 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 19 | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 209 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.42 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 24 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.30 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 142% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,709 (Mex$ 36,187) | Mex$ 18,894 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,160 (Mex$ 28,849) | Mex$ 9,989 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (Mex$ 4,378) | Mex$ 1,321 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,772 (Mex$ 23,667) | Mex$ 10,108 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,470 (Mex$ 19,640) | Mex$ 5,968 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (Mex$ 3,613) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 385 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$634 (Mex$ 8,466) | Mex$ 8,421 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$216 (Mex$ 2,885) | Mex$ 1,918 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 95 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 80 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 839 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 665 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (Mex$ 2,166) | Mex$ 1,383 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$173 (Mex$ 2,308) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 90% | |
| 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$32,914 (Mex$ 439,695) | Mex$ 287,063 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 17 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$167 (Mex$ 2,233) | Mex$ 520 | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 81 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 179 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (Mex$ 661) | Mex$ 536 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 62 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 49 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 52 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.47 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 27 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 133 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 366 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 136 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$152 (Mex$ 2,028) | Mex$ 1,165 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (Mex$ 1,303) | Mex$ 677 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 92 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 51 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 42 | + 195% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$714 (Mex$ 9,540) | Mex$ 9,850 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.81 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 648 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 50 | + 631% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,392 prices entered by 1,951 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Mexico
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