Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 215 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 118 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 53 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 35 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 25 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 72 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 40 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.19 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 24 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.05 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 24 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 234 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 30 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 192% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,760 (Mex$ 39,945) | Mex$ 18,979 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,187 (Mex$ 31,653) | Mex$ 8,639 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 (Mex$ 4,203) | Mex$ 1,029 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,200 (Mex$ 31,838) | Mex$ 10,168 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,904 (Mex$ 27,561) | Mex$ 4,902 | + 462% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (Mex$ 2,512) | Mex$ 724 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$69 (Mex$ 994) | Mex$ 382 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (Mex$ 10,195) | Mex$ 7,004 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (Mex$ 3,678) | Mex$ 2,034 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 100 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 91 | + 326% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$113 (Mex$ 1,642) | Mex$ 845 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 650 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$177 (Mex$ 2,562) | Mex$ 1,505 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$238 (Mex$ 3,446) | Mex$ 1,101 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 182% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,821 (Mex$ 547,368) | Mex$ 342,708 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.03 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (Mex$ 2,435) | Mex$ 529 | + 360% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 82 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 174 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 519 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 81 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 50 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 55 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.12 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 30 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 192 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 119% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 309 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 147 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (Mex$ 3,841) | Mex$ 830 | + 363% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$109 (Mex$ 1,575) | Mex$ 679 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 122 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 72 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 39 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (Mex$ 12,170) | Mex$ 10,031 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (Mex$ 6.00) | Mex$ 2.66 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$77 (Mex$ 1,110) | Mex$ 984 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 61 | + 692% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,135 prices entered by 1,353 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 135% more expensive than in Mexico
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