Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Napier (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 233 (NZ$20) | NZ$15 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 129 (NZ$11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (NZ$5.85) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$1.96 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (NZ$2.53) | NZ$6 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (NZ$4.35) | NZ$3.44 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (NZ$2.84) | NZ$2.93 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$2.85 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 254 (NZ$22) | NZ$14 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (NZ$2.78) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (NZ$2.23) | NZ$2.20 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Napier | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,743 (NZ$2,162) | NZ$2,181 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,702 (NZ$1,285) | NZ$1,413 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,334 (NZ$117) | NZ$327 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,460 (NZ$1,526) | NZ$1,317 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,206 (NZ$805) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 826 (NZ$72) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 403 (NZ$35) | NZ$68 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,710 (NZ$674) | NZ$645 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,122 (NZ$273) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (NZ$10) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 141 (NZ$12) | NZ$19 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Napier | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,097 (NZ$96) | NZ$97 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 895 (NZ$78) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,857 (NZ$162) | NZ$172 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,569 (NZ$137) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Napier | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 408,508 (NZ$35,699) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (NZ$2.03) | NZ$2.15 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 442 (NZ$39) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 75 (NZ$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Napier | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 71 (NZ$6) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (NZ$21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 664 (NZ$58) | NZ$38 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (NZ$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (NZ$4.50) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (NZ$5.01) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 37 (NZ$3.22) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 (NZ$3.36) | NZ$3.42 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 280 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 372 (NZ$33) | NZ$42 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (NZ$14) | NZ$29 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,057 (NZ$92) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (NZ$79) | NZ$80 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 181 (NZ$16) | NZ$15 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.73 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 56 (NZ$4.87) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,974 (NZ$1,046) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.63 (NZ$0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,722 (NZ$151) | NZ$55 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (NZ$6) | NZ$24 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,730 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$6,600 in Napier you would need to make just about NZ$6,307 (Mex$ 72,168) in Mexico City.
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