Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 81% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 119 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 95 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 65 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 31 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.96 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 19 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 61 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 37 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 21 | + 256% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 223 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 109% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,677 (Mex$ 33,071) | Mex$ 19,416 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (Mex$ 26,318) | Mex$ 10,034 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (Mex$ 4,057) | Mex$ 1,594 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,797 (Mex$ 22,201) | Mex$ 11,223 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (Mex$ 16,812) | Mex$ 6,408 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (Mex$ 3,658) | Mex$ 1,572 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 381 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (Mex$ 7,382) | Mex$ 8,142 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (Mex$ 2,199) | Mex$ 2,029 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 102 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 79 | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (Mex$ 1,251) | Mex$ 801 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 652 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (Mex$ 1,988) | Mex$ 1,480 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (Mex$ 2,029) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 176% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,958 (Mex$ 394,867) | Mex$ 309,611 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (Mex$ 2,257) | Mex$ 463 | + 387% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 77 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 173 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 532 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 68 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 48 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 52 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 121 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 380 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 137 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (Mex$ 2,075) | Mex$ 1,169 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 730 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 102 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 54 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 44 | + 182% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (Mex$ 8,831) | Mex$ 10,330 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (Mex$ 4.47) | Mex$ 2.18 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$94 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 719 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 52 | + 567% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,508 prices entered by 1,928 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 106% more expensive than in Mexico
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