Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 116 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 92 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 63 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 31 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 20 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 60 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.75 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 37 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.59 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 21 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 217 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.11 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 118% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,648 (Mex$ 33,206) | Mex$ 19,321 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (Mex$ 26,704) | Mex$ 10,041 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$319 (Mex$ 3,997) | Mex$ 1,433 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,848 (Mex$ 23,168) | Mex$ 10,652 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,415 (Mex$ 17,744) | Mex$ 6,059 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$286 (Mex$ 3,581) | Mex$ 1,450 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 384 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$613 (Mex$ 7,691) | Mex$ 8,190 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (Mex$ 2,481) | Mex$ 2,053 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 103 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 80 | + 266% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (Mex$ 1,248) | Mex$ 832 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (Mex$ 1,083) | Mex$ 656 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$159 (Mex$ 1,996) | Mex$ 1,476 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$163 (Mex$ 2,045) | Mex$ 1,294 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 164% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,712 (Mex$ 397,592) | Mex$ 297,543 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$176 (Mex$ 2,207) | Mex$ 513 | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 77 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 186 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 546 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 71 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.69 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 48 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 51 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 119 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 97% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 366 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 139 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$182 (Mex$ 2,281) | Mex$ 1,249 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$105 (Mex$ 1,322) | Mex$ 724 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 100 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.77 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 53 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 44 | + 181% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (Mex$ 8,871) | Mex$ 10,209 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (Mex$ 5.51) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$99 (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 698 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 51 | + 571% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,485 prices entered by 1,921 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 111% more expensive than in Mexico
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