Australia vs Mexico
Australia is about 39% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Australia Mexico
Price level (US=100) 90.9 55.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $26,185
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $25,460
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 4.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Mexico
Housing & utilities 257 82
Food 148 100
Transport 136 95
Restaurants & hotels 187 84
Health 194 83
Communication 115 69
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Mexico
Quality-of-life score 96/100 64/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 24.9
Internet users 96% 83%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Mexico?
Australia is more expensive: about 39% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Mexico?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $60,500 in Mexico, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Mexico?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 64 out of 100.
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