Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.31) | AU$5.33 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.40) | AU$1.27 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (AU$2.37) | AU$5.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.61) | AU$5.43 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (AU$4.75) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (AU$2.56) | AU$3.83 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.15 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.56) | AU$4.63 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (AU$1.90) | AU$3.04 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.11 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,464 (AU$1,657) | AU$2,503 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (AU$935) | AU$1,686 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (AU$62) | AU$222 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (AU$1,171) | AU$1,936 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (AU$559) | AU$1,253 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (AU$46) | AU$190 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (AU$24) | AU$52 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (AU$452) | AU$607 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (AU$131) | AU$202 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (AU$58) | AU$106 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (AU$46) | AU$82 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (AU$105) | AU$154 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (AU$83) | AU$132 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,460 (AU$24,109) | AU$26,857 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.29) | AU$1.42 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (AU$28) | AU$82 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (AU$5.11) | AU$36 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (AU$5.25) | AU$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 167 (AU$11) | AU$25 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (AU$46) | AU$64 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (AU$4.91) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.88 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (AU$4.13) | AU$5.71 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.21) | AU$3.52 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.22) | AU$3.34 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (AU$20) | AU$27 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (AU$27) | AU$45 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (AU$59) | AU$237 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (AU$57) | AU$101 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (AU$4.82) | AU$4.32 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.34) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (AU$734) | AU$575 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.65 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (AU$94) | AU$57 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (AU$4.24) | AU$19 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,059 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,800 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$4,353 (Mex$ 66,888) in Mexico City.
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