Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 212 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 117 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 53 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 35 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 26 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 73 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.97 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.13 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.31 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 23 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 232 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.95 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 171% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,746 (Mex$ 38,266) | Mex$ 18,950 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,261 (Mex$ 31,514) | Mex$ 8,631 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$275 (Mex$ 3,838) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,043 (Mex$ 28,472) | Mex$ 10,411 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,776 (Mex$ 24,746) | Mex$ 5,145 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$172 (Mex$ 2,396) | Mex$ 763 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 379 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$605 (Mex$ 8,438) | Mex$ 7,335 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$233 (Mex$ 3,242) | Mex$ 2,072 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 103 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 90 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 854 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$71 (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 663 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (Mex$ 2,398) | Mex$ 1,529 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$223 (Mex$ 3,108) | Mex$ 1,128 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 159% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$35,431 (Mex$ 493,767) | Mex$ 347,567 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$162 (Mex$ 2,264) | Mex$ 543 | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 80 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 176 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 537 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 76 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 51 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.94 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 56 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.54 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 29 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.36 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 30 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 199 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 323 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 144 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$224 (Mex$ 3,116) | Mex$ 910 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$111 (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 699 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 123 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.17 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 39 | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (Mex$ 11,719) | Mex$ 9,933 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.49 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 1,057 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 61 | + 669% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,993 prices entered by 1,401 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 122% more expensive than in Mexico
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