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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in Mexico and 2.55 EUR (2.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Mexico.

2.18 EUR
2.55 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Mexico.

1.13 EUR
1.69 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.42 EUR (9.59 USD) in Mexico and 5.93 EUR (6.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.42 EUR
5.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.88 EUR (11.25 USD) in Mexico and 9.01 EUR (10.26 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.88 EUR
9.01 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.72 EUR (6.51 USD) in Mexico and 5.04 EUR (5.74 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.72 EUR
5.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.14 EUR (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 5.3 EUR (6.04 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Mexico.

3.14 EUR
5.30 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.24 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Mexico.

1.24 EUR
1.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.88 EUR (3.28 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Mexico.

1.74 EUR
2.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.32 EUR (2.64 USD) in Mexico and 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Mexico.

2.32 EUR
2.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.06 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.86 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Mexico.

0.86 EUR
2.37 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 1.13 EUR (1.28 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.72 EUR
1.13 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.09 EUR (8.08 USD) in Mexico and 4.17 EUR (4.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.09 EUR
4.17 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Mexico.

1.30 EUR
2.09 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 2.32 EUR (2.64 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
2.32 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Mexico.

1.39 EUR
2.07 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.24 EUR
1.17 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.47 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 1.95 EUR (2.22 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Mexico.

1.37 EUR
1.95 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Mexico.

0.71 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.38 EUR
2.21 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

0.89 EUR
0.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.25 EUR (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Mexico.

2.25 EUR
2.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 EUR (3.79 USD) in Mexico and 3.82 EUR (4.35 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Mexico.

3.33 EUR
3.82 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.77 EUR (6.57 USD) in Mexico and 6.36 EUR (7.24 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Mexico.

5.77 EUR
6.36 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.14 EUR (38.87 USD) in Mexico and 33.93 EUR (38.63 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

34.14 EUR
33.93 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.74 EUR (7.67 USD) in Mexico and 6.77 EUR (7.71 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Mexico.

6.74 EUR
6.77 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Mexico.

0.64 EUR
0.73 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

1.15 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 2.13 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.67 EUR (15.57 USD) in Mexico and 28.58 EUR (32.54 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Mexico.

13.67 EUR
28.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.42 EUR (0.48 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.39 EUR (6.14 USD) in Mexico and 10.6 EUR (12.07 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Mexico.

5.39 EUR
10.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
1.27 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 3.18 EUR (3.62 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Mexico.

0.90 EUR
3.18 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 4.04 EUR (4.6 USD) in Mexico and 6.36 EUR (7.24 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Mexico.

4.04 EUR
6.36 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.23 EUR (45.81 USD) in Mexico and 39.02 EUR (44.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

40.23 EUR
39.02 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.3 EUR (20.84 USD) in Mexico and 15.9 EUR (18.11 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

18.30 EUR
15.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.73 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 685.5 EUR (780.51 USD) in Mexico and 2050 EUR (2333.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Mexico.

685.50 EUR
2 050 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 415.02 EUR (472.54 USD) in Mexico and 511.03 EUR (581.86 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Mexico.

415.02 EUR
511.03 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 1334 EUR (1519.27 USD) in Mexico and 2287 EUR (2604.09 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Mexico.

1 334 EUR
2 287 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 778.99 EUR (886.97 USD) in Mexico and 706.82 EUR (804.8 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

778.99 EUR
706.82 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.42 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 2358 EUR (2684.92 USD) in Mexico and 5355 EUR (6097.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 56% lower in Mexico.

2 358 EUR
5 355 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 1537 EUR (1750.46 USD) in Mexico and 43021 EUR (48983.7 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Mexico.

1 537 EUR
43 021 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.32 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 593.34 EUR (675.58 USD) in Mexico and 255.64 EUR (291.07 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 56.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

593.34 EUR
255.64 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.9 EUR
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Two stars

84.8 EUR
203 EUR

Three stars

123 EUR
112 EUR

Four stars

258 EUR
145 EUR

Five stars

703 EUR
141 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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