Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (NZ$3.30) | NZ$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (NZ$1.48) | NZ$1.92 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (NZ$1.51) | NZ$4.83 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (NZ$4.56) | NZ$9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$3.93 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (NZ$1.77) | NZ$3.71 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (NZ$1.54) | NZ$4.19 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 202 (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (NZ$2.56) | NZ$3.00 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (NZ$1.55) | NZ$2.80 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,856 (NZ$1,122) | NZ$1,742 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,632 (NZ$540) | NZ$1,441 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,158 (NZ$82) | NZ$248 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,318 (NZ$801) | NZ$1,281 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,213 (NZ$369) | NZ$1,046 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,093 (NZ$77) | NZ$222 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 459 (NZ$32) | NZ$68 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (NZ$527) | NZ$676 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (NZ$148) | NZ$244 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (NZ$5.56) | NZ$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (NZ$5.41) | NZ$20 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (NZ$55) | NZ$112 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (NZ$41) | NZ$54 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (NZ$96) | NZ$143 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (NZ$71) | NZ$154 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 399,525 (NZ$28,265) | NZ$35,100 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (NZ$1.32) | NZ$2.11 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (NZ$36) | NZ$80 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (NZ$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (NZ$5.66) | NZ$13 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 115 (NZ$8) | NZ$22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (NZ$38) | NZ$40 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (NZ$4.85) | NZ$10 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (NZ$4.32) | NZ$4.25 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (NZ$4.31) | NZ$7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (NZ$2.18) | NZ$2.28 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (NZ$2.26) | NZ$3.03 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 195 (NZ$14) | NZ$27 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (NZ$22) | NZ$41 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (NZ$9) | NZ$29 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 895 (NZ$63) | NZ$65 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 735 (NZ$52) | NZ$90 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 116 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (NZ$5.08) | NZ$4.91 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (NZ$2.15) | NZ$8 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,830 (NZ$908) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (NZ$0.20) | NZ$1.32 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,282 (NZ$91) | NZ$67 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (NZ$4.22) | NZ$25 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 577 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$5,600 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$3,042 (Mex$ 42,995) in Puebla.
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