Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Zealand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 307 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 160 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 70 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 47 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 30 | + 235% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 94 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 50 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 35 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 30 | + 112% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 280 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Zealand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (Mex$ 41,402) | Mex$ 22,547 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (Mex$ 34,097) | Mex$ 11,524 | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (Mex$ 2,003) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (Mex$ 25,350) | Mex$ 13,624 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (Mex$ 22,359) | Mex$ 7,661 | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (Mex$ 1,561) | Mex$ 888 | + 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 432 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (Mex$ 5,747) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (Mex$ 2,352) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 115 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 119 | + 171% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Zealand | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 979 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 692 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (Mex$ 1,894) | Mex$ 1,751 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (Mex$ 2,293) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 124% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 124% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Zealand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (Mex$ 418,065) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (Mex$ 1,931) | Mex$ 583 | + 231% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
New Zealand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 93 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 218 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 696 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 79 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 63 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 69 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 34 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 260 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Zealand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 396 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 164 | + 168% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (Mex$ 1,832) | Mex$ 829 | + 121% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (Mex$ 1,384) | Mex$ 904 | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 179 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 81 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 49 | + 164% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (Mex$ 15,519) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (Mex$ 4.14) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 888 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 74 | + 446% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,271 prices entered by 928 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 71% more expensive than in Mexico
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