Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 220 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 122 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 55 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 35 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 24 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 72 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 40 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 24 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 24 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 234 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 30 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 197% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,633 (Mex$ 39,440) | Mex$ 18,805 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,144 (Mex$ 32,120) | Mex$ 8,572 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (Mex$ 4,354) | Mex$ 1,002 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,211 (Mex$ 33,124) | Mex$ 10,176 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,904 (Mex$ 28,531) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (Mex$ 2,600) | Mex$ 692 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$68 (Mex$ 1,020) | Mex$ 382 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (Mex$ 10,554) | Mex$ 6,726 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (Mex$ 3,807) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 100 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 91 | + 341% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 840 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 645 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (Mex$ 2,668) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (Mex$ 3,646) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 153% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (Mex$ 569,749) | Mex$ 349,181 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.98 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$140 (Mex$ 2,103) | Mex$ 538 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 82 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 183 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 524 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 80 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 50 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 56 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 29 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 188 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 307 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 148 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (Mex$ 3,976) | Mex$ 839 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (Mex$ 1,505) | Mex$ 684 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 126 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 71 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 39 | + 298% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (Mex$ 12,598) | Mex$ 10,497 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$85 (Mex$ 1,279) | Mex$ 997 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 62 | + 733% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,002 prices entered by 1,325 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 132% more expensive than in Mexico
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