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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.56 EUR (2.99 USD) in Mexico and 3.42 EUR (4 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Mexico.

2.56 EUR
3.42 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Mexico and 2.34 EUR (2.73 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Mexico.

1.57 EUR
2.34 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.21 EUR (11.95 USD) in Mexico and 7.56 EUR (8.84 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.21 EUR
7.56 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.25 EUR (10.82 USD) in Mexico and 9.85 EUR (11.52 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Mexico.

9.25 EUR
9.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.35 EUR (8.59 USD) in Mexico and 5.49 EUR (6.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.35 EUR
5.49 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.7 EUR (4.33 USD) in Mexico and 5.43 EUR (6.35 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Mexico.

3.70 EUR
5.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Mexico.

1.48 EUR
2.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3.17 EUR (3.71 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Mexico.

2.23 EUR
3.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.1 EUR (3.62 USD) in Mexico and 2.9 EUR (3.4 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.10 EUR
2.90 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.50 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Mexico.

1.20 EUR
2.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.30 EUR
1.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.59 EUR (10.05 USD) in Mexico and 5.15 EUR (6.02 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 40% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.59 EUR
5.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 1.64 EUR (1.92 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11% lower in Mexico.

1.46 EUR
1.64 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Mexico and 2.06 EUR (2.41 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Mexico.

1.96 EUR
2.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Mexico.

1.86 EUR
4.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.87 EUR (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 2.81 EUR (3.29 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Mexico.

1.87 EUR
2.81 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Mexico and 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.69 EUR
1.25 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.17 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Mexico and 3.29 EUR (3.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Mexico.

1.77 EUR
3.29 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

0.96 EUR
0.87 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.26 EUR
1.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.50 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.77 EUR (3.25 USD) in Mexico and 2.41 EUR (2.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.77 EUR
2.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.16 EUR (4.87 USD) in Mexico and 3.82 EUR (4.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.16 EUR
3.82 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.32 EUR (9.74 USD) in Mexico and 5.03 EUR (5.88 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.32 EUR
5.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.25 EUR (54.09 USD) in Mexico and 40.21 EUR (47.03 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

46.25 EUR
40.21 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.56 EUR (13.52 USD) in Mexico and 6.53 EUR (7.64 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

11.56 EUR
6.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.01 EUR
0.64 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

1.19 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.16 EUR
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Transportation

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.92 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.65 EUR (19.47 USD) in Mexico and 23.52 EUR (27.51 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Mexico.

16.65 EUR
23.52 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 20% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
0.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.67 EUR (5.46 USD) in Mexico and 14.07 EUR (16.46 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Mexico.

4.67 EUR
14.07 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.01 EUR (2.35 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
2.01 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 4.52 EUR (5.29 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Mexico.

1.16 EUR
4.52 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 5.55 EUR (6.49 USD) in Mexico and 8.04 EUR (9.41 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31% lower in Mexico.

5.55 EUR
8.04 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.29 EUR (58.82 USD) in Mexico and 58.36 EUR (68.25 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Mexico.

50.29 EUR
58.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.99 EUR (25.72 USD) in Mexico and 10.3 EUR (12.05 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

21.99 EUR
10.30 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.23 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 903.58 EUR (1056.82 USD) in Mexico and 2123 EUR (2483.46 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Mexico.

903.58 EUR
2 123 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 572.57 EUR (669.67 USD) in Mexico and 402.07 EUR (470.26 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

572.57 EUR
402.07 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 1946 EUR (2276.06 USD) in Mexico and 2463 EUR (2880.37 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 21% lower in Mexico.

1 946 EUR
2 463 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 1141 EUR (1334.58 USD) in Mexico and 603.11 EUR (705.4 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1 141 EUR
603.11 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.82 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 3073 EUR (3593.74 USD) in Mexico and 7075 EUR (8274.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Mexico.

3 073 EUR
7 075 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 2128 EUR (2489.31 USD) in Mexico and 43996 EUR (51457.01 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Mexico.

2 128 EUR
43 996 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.34 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 775.53 EUR (907.05 USD) in Mexico and 330.87 EUR (386.99 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 57.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

775.53 EUR
330.87 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.3 EUR
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Two stars

82.6 EUR
197 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
109 EUR

Four stars

251 EUR
142 EUR

Five stars

685 EUR
137 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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