Cost of living in Tapachula (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Dezhou (China)
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| Food in Tapachula (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 65 (21元) | 40元 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 99 (33元) | 30元 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 100 (33元) | 10元 | 229% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 14 (4.48元) | 15元 | 70% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 24 (8元) | 8元 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 15 (4.94元) | 6.00元 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 45 (15元) | 50元 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 40 (13元) | 12元 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 42 (14元) | 7元 | 98% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 35 (12元) | 4.00元 | 188% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 130 (43元) | 100元 | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 21 (7元) | 7元 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 20 (7元) | 5.00元 | 32% |
| Housing in Tapachula (Mexico) is 52% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,191 (4,344元) | 2,200元 | 97% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,973 (1,637元) | 1,500元 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 2,317 (763元) | 350元 | 118% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,747 (2,880元) | 800元 | 260% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,681 (1,212元) | 500元 | 142% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,399 (461元) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 750 (247元) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 5,000 (1,646元) | 2,750元 | 40% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,000 (329元) | 500元 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 192 (63元) | 40元 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | 25元 | - |
| Clothes in Tapachula (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 1,340 (441元) | 400元 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 800 (263元) | 300元 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,000 (659元) | 600元 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,000 (329元) | 800元 | 59% |
| Transportation in Tapachula (Mexico) is about the same as in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 300,000 (98,782元) | 130,000元 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (6元) | 7元 | 11% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 450 (148元) | 120元 | 23% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 18元 | - |
| Personal Care in Tapachula (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 60 (20元) | 30元 | 34% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 200 (66元) | 30元 | 120% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 500 (165元) | 75元 | 120% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 400 (132元) | 30元 | 339% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 63 (21元) | 41元 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 80 (26元) | 25元 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 44 (15元) | 10元 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 60 (20元) | 10元 | 98% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 135 (44元) | 50元 | 11% |
| Entertainment in Tapachula (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 147 (48元) | 100元 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 140 (46元) | 80元 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | 400元 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 300 (99元) | 500元 | 80% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 115 (38元) | 80元 | 53% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 80 (26元) | 25元 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 55 (18元) | 25元 | 28% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 18,000 (5,927元) | 3,000元 | 98% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 4.00 (1.32元) | 0.20元 | 559% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 417 (137元) | 250元 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | 20元 | - |
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For example, you would need at least 6,466元 (Mex$ 19,638) in Tapachula to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,000元 in Dezhou.