Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 119 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 96 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 65 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 31 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.93 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 21 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 64 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 38 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.86 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 21 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 217 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.31 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 114% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (Mex$ 34,660) | Mex$ 19,332 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (Mex$ 26,572) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (Mex$ 3,937) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (Mex$ 22,986) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (Mex$ 16,852) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (Mex$ 4,114) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 382 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (Mex$ 7,931) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (Mex$ 2,506) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 110 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 79 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (Mex$ 1,398) | Mex$ 838 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 674 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (Mex$ 2,024) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (Mex$ 2,051) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 168% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,063 (Mex$ 411,632) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (Mex$ 2,120) | Mex$ 451 | + 370% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 77 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 181 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 545 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 72 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 50 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 55 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 127 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 379 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 138 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (Mex$ 1,894) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (Mex$ 1,319) | Mex$ 750 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 103 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 55 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 45 | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (Mex$ 8,904) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (Mex$ 4.53) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 757 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 52 | + 590% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,025 prices entered by 1,787 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 105% more expensive than in Mexico
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