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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.06 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.73 EUR (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 3.34 EUR (3.95 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Mexico.

2.73 EUR
3.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.29 EUR (2.7 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Mexico.

1.67 EUR
2.29 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.89 EUR (12.85 USD) in Mexico and 7.4 EUR (8.73 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 32% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.89 EUR
7.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.86 EUR (11.63 USD) in Mexico and 9.64 EUR (11.37 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.86 EUR
9.64 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.83 EUR (9.24 USD) in Mexico and 5.37 EUR (6.33 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.83 EUR
5.37 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.94 EUR (4.65 USD) in Mexico and 5.31 EUR (6.27 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Mexico.

3.94 EUR
5.31 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.57 EUR (1.86 USD) in Mexico and 2.11 EUR (2.5 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Mexico.

1.57 EUR
2.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.8 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3.1 EUR (3.66 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Mexico.

2.38 EUR
3.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.3 EUR (3.9 USD) in Mexico and 2.84 EUR (3.35 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.30 EUR
2.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.32 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.28 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 2.41 EUR (2.84 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Mexico.

1.28 EUR
2.41 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.51 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 48% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.46 EUR
1.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.15 EUR (10.8 USD) in Mexico and 5.04 EUR (5.94 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.15 EUR
5.04 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.56 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Mexico.

1.56 EUR
1.61 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.09 EUR (2.47 USD) in Mexico and 2.02 EUR (2.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.09 EUR
2.02 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.98 EUR (2.33 USD) in Mexico and 3.92 EUR (4.62 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Mexico.

1.98 EUR
3.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.99 EUR (2.35 USD) in Mexico and 2.75 EUR (3.25 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

1.99 EUR
2.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.81 EUR (2.13 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.44 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.81 EUR
1.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.07 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.88 EUR (2.22 USD) in Mexico and 3.22 EUR (3.8 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Mexico.

1.88 EUR
3.22 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Mexico and 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.03 EUR
0.86 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.47 EUR (4.09 USD) in Mexico and 1.93 EUR (2.28 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.47 EUR
1.93 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.6 EUR (1.89 USD) in Mexico and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 55% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.60 EUR
0.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.96 EUR (3.49 USD) in Mexico and 2.36 EUR (2.79 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.96 EUR
2.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.44 EUR (5.23 USD) in Mexico and 3.74 EUR (4.41 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.44 EUR
3.74 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.87 EUR (10.47 USD) in Mexico and 4.92 EUR (5.8 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.87 EUR
4.92 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.29 EUR (58.16 USD) in Mexico and 39.35 EUR (46.43 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

49.29 EUR
39.35 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.32 EUR (14.54 USD) in Mexico and 6.39 EUR (7.54 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

12.32 EUR
6.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.07 EUR (1.27 USD) in Mexico and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.07 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.18 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

1.15 EUR
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Transportation

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.76 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.75 EUR (20.94 USD) in Mexico and 23.02 EUR (27.16 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Mexico.

17.75 EUR
23.02 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Mexico.

0.35 EUR
0.39 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.98 EUR (5.87 USD) in Mexico and 13.77 EUR (16.25 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Mexico.

4.98 EUR
13.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.32 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Mexico.

0.41 EUR
1.97 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 4.43 EUR (5.22 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Mexico.

1.23 EUR
4.43 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.92 EUR (6.98 USD) in Mexico and 7.87 EUR (9.29 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Mexico.

5.92 EUR
7.87 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.61 EUR (63.25 USD) in Mexico and 57.11 EUR (67.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Mexico.

53.61 EUR
57.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.44 EUR (27.66 USD) in Mexico and 10.08 EUR (11.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 57% lower in Papua New Guinea.

23.44 EUR
10.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.13 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 963.13 EUR (1136.41 USD) in Mexico and 2078 EUR (2451.8 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Mexico.

963.13 EUR
2 078 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 610.31 EUR (720.11 USD) in Mexico and 393.48 EUR (464.27 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

610.31 EUR
393.48 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2074 EUR (2447.49 USD) in Mexico and 2410 EUR (2843.64 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Mexico.

2 074 EUR
2 410 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1216 EUR (1435.1 USD) in Mexico and 590.21 EUR (696.4 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1 216 EUR
590.21 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.01 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3275 EUR (3864.41 USD) in Mexico and 6923 EUR (8169.03 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Mexico.

3 275 EUR
6 923 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2269 EUR (2676.8 USD) in Mexico and 43055 EUR (50800.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Mexico.

2 269 EUR
43 055 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.55 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 826.64 EUR (975.37 USD) in Mexico and 323.8 EUR (382.05 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 60.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

826.64 EUR
323.80 EUR

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.1 EUR
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Two stars

81.9 EUR
196 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
108 EUR

Four stars

249 EUR
140 EUR

Five stars

679 EUR
136 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Papua New Guinea: 1 cities, 16 hotels

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