Cost of living in Morelia, Mexico vs Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Morelia (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 241 (341 NT$) | 150 NT$ | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 138 (195 NT$) | 122 NT$ | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (68 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (26 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 39 (56 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (31 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 51 (73 NT$) | 263 NT$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (49 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (28 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (42 NT$) | 46 NT$ | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (260 NT$) | 422 NT$ | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (39 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (25 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 45% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Morelia (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 9,498 (13,467 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,040 (9,981 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 817 (1,158 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,532 (12,097 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,844 (6,868 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,110 (1,573 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 364 (517 NT$) | 656 NT$ | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,375 (10,456 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,440 (2,041 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (101 NT$) | 245 NT$ | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (120 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Morelia (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 771 (1,094 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 465 (660 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,071 (1,518 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 725 (1,028 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Morelia (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 252,455 (357,935 NT$) | 958,973 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (27 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 681 (965 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 169 (239 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Morelia (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (115 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 135 (191 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 468 (664 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 51 (72 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (66 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (64 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (34 NT$) | 63 NT$ | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (33 NT$) | 68 NT$ | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 65 (92 NT$) | 333 NT$ | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Morelia (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 194 (275 NT$) | 664 NT$ | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 115 (163 NT$) | 507 NT$ | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 735 (1,043 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 513 (728 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 75 (106 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 (65 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (57 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,629 (13,653 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 (2.21 NT$) | 5.39 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 611 (867 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (71 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Morelia (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 81,000 NT$ in Kaohsiung City you would need to make just about 51,948 NT$ (Mex$ 36,640) in Morelia.
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