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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 1.1 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.42 USD in Mexico and 2.97 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Mexico.

2.42 USD
2.97 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.26 USD in Mexico and 1.97 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36% lower in Mexico.

1.26 USD
1.97 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.35 USD in Mexico and 6.92 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.35 USD
6.92 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.97 USD in Mexico and 10.53 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.97 USD
10.53 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.35 USD in Mexico and 5.89 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.35 USD
5.89 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.49 USD in Mexico and 6.19 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Mexico.

3.49 USD
6.19 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.38 USD in Mexico and 2.26 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Mexico.

1.38 USD
2.26 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.93 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3.36 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Mexico.

1.93 USD
3.36 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.58 USD in Mexico and 2.83 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Mexico.

2.58 USD
2.83 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.98 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.95 USD in Mexico and 2.77 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Mexico.

0.95 USD
2.77 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.91 USD in Mexico and 1.32 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.91 USD
1.32 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.87 USD in Mexico and 4.87 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.87 USD
4.87 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 USD in Mexico and 1.76 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Mexico.

1.30 USD
1.76 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 USD in Mexico and 2.44 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

1.44 USD
2.44 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.41 USD in Mexico and 2.71 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 48% lower in Mexico.

1.41 USD
2.71 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.55 USD in Mexico and 2.42 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36% lower in Mexico.

1.55 USD
2.42 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.38 USD in Mexico and 1.37 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.38 USD
1.37 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

13.06 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.52 USD in Mexico and 2.28 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Mexico.

1.52 USD
2.28 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.79 USD in Mexico and 1.05 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Mexico.

0.79 USD
1.05 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.07 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.64 USD in Mexico and 2.58 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.64 USD
2.58 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.99 USD in Mexico and 0.92 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

0.99 USD
0.92 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.49 USD in Mexico and 2.97 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Mexico.

2.49 USD
2.97 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.69 USD in Mexico and 4.46 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Mexico.

3.69 USD
4.46 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.4 USD in Mexico and 7.43 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Mexico.

6.40 USD
7.43 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 37.89 USD in Mexico and 39.62 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Mexico.

37.89 USD
39.62 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.48 USD in Mexico and 7.91 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Mexico.

7.48 USD
7.91 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 USD in Mexico and 0.85 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Mexico.

0.71 USD
0.85 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

1.31 USD
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Gasoline 1L

1.31 USD
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Transportation

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.24 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.17 USD in Mexico and 33.38 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Mexico.

15.17 USD
33.38 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.3 USD in Mexico and 0.5 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 40% lower in Mexico.

0.30 USD
0.50 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.98 USD in Mexico and 12.38 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Mexico.

5.98 USD
12.38 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.5 USD in Mexico and 1.49 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Mexico.

0.50 USD
1.49 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1 USD in Mexico and 3.71 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 73% lower in Mexico.

1.00 USD
3.71 USD

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 4.49 USD in Mexico and 7.43 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Mexico.

4.49 USD
7.43 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 44.65 USD in Mexico and 45.57 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2% lower in Mexico.

44.65 USD
45.57 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.31 USD in Mexico and 18.57 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

20.31 USD
18.57 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.82 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 760.76 USD in Mexico and 2394 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Mexico.

760.76 USD
2 394 USD

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 460.59 USD in Mexico and 596.83 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

460.59 USD
596.83 USD

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 1481 USD in Mexico and 2671 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Mexico.

1 481 USD
2 671 USD

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 864.52 USD in Mexico and 825.51 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

864.52 USD
825.51 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.07 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 2617 USD in Mexico and 6254 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Mexico.

2 617 USD
6 254 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1706 USD in Mexico and 50244 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Mexico.

1 706 USD
50 244 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.21 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 658.49 USD in Mexico and 298.56 USD in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 54.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

658.49 USD
298.56 USD

Hotels

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

One star

23.8 USD
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Two stars

96.6 USD
231 USD

Three stars

140 USD
127 USD

Four stars

293 USD
166 USD

Five stars

801 USD
161 USD

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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