Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 110% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 182 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 107 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 72 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 30 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 16 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 38 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 36 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 19 | + 392% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 159 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 13 | + 221% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 276% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (Mex$ 46,596) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 573% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (Mex$ 34,568) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 576% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (Mex$ 3,830) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (Mex$ 29,126) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (Mex$ 22,901) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (Mex$ 2,552) | Mex$ 1,742 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (Mex$ 744) | Mex$ 372 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (Mex$ 5,701) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (Mex$ 3,408) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 64 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 46 | + 860% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (Mex$ 1,620) | Mex$ 682 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (Mex$ 953) | Mex$ 716 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (Mex$ 2,069) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (Mex$ 2,111) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 239% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (Mex$ 439,584) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (Mex$ 2,578) | Mex$ 498 | + 418% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 226 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 137% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 52 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 106 | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (Mex$ 1,154) | Mex$ 512 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 79 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 32 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 47 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (Mex$ 577) | Mex$ 109 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 187% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 278 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 131 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (Mex$ 3,645) | Mex$ 547 | + 566% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (Mex$ 1,250) | Mex$ 576 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 81 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 45 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 28 | + 476% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (Mex$ 10,205) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (Mex$ 3.95) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (Mex$ 1,152) | Mex$ 452 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 51 | + 953% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,157 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 189% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 60,678 (AU$3,769) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 21,000 in Tampico.
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