- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Shenzhen
- Cancún
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shenzhen (China) and Cancún (Mexico)
| Food | 10% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 10% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元45 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 98 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 55 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元18.50 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 50 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15.22 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 12.88 | 136% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12.67 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19.75 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8.67 (Mex$ 17.29) | Mex$ 15.50 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元41 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 51 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18.67 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 37 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元13.33 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 35 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6.14 (Mex$ 12.25) | Mex$ 14.88 | 18% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元149 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 152 | 97% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9.83 (Mex$ 19.62) | Mex$ 17.50 | 12% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.67 (Mex$ 15.29) | Mex$ 10.80 | 42% |
| Housing | 19% | ||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 19% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元8,857 (Mex$ 17,669) | Mex$ 9,857 | 79% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元557 (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 2,956 | 62% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元183 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 651 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,283 (Mex$ 8,545) | Mex$ 10,111 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元808 (Mex$ 1,611) | Mex$ 1,190 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元37 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 120 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 163 | 73% |
| Clothes | 15% | ||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 15% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元740 (Mex$ 1,476) | Mex$ 875 | 69% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元289 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 633 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元500 (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 1,029 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元571 (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 646 | 77% |
| Transportation | 30% | ||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 30% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元285,150 (Mex$ 568,850) | Mex$ 202,500 | 181% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.69 (Mex$ 15.34) | Mex$ 13.34 | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元104 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 420 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元36 (Mex$ 72) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 19% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元45 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 182 | 51% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元15 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 61 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 44 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 48 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11.33 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12.33 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 150 | 5% |
| Entertainment | 53% | ||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 53% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元184 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 318 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元170 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 99 | 241% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元548 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 475 | 130% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元493 (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 867 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元49 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 86 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 42 | 41% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元31 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 38 | 63% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元2,124 (Mex$ 4,237) | Mex$ 1,966 | 115% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.48 (Mex$ 0.96) | Mex$ 1.85 | 48% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元756 (Mex$ 1,509) | Mex$ 698 | 116% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.14 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 37 | 7% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 22% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 22,856
(元11,457)
in Shenzhen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Cancún.