Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 8% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 183 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 100 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 48 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 36 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 64 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 39 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 244 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 14 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 20% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (Mex$ 16,420) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (Mex$ 10,357) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (Mex$ 1,034) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (Mex$ 12,822) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (Mex$ 8,499) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 770 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 351 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (Mex$ 7,662) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (Mex$ 1,651) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 88 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 54 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 73% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (Mex$ 1,380) | Mex$ 848 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 552 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (Mex$ 2,050) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (Mex$ 1,888) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 17% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (Mex$ 516,332) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 424 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 283 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 69% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 105 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 137 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 517 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 58 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 43 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 36 | + 206% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 87 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 57% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 298 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 109 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (Mex$ 2,829) | Mex$ 675 | + 319% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 605 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 110 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 54 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 36 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,738元 (Mex$ 11,419) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (Mex$ 2.62) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 522 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 53 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 200 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,971 (19,629元) in Nanjing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán.
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