Cost of living in Qingdao, China vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Qingdao (China) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 183 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 100 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 48 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 36 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 64 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 39 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99元 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 244 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 14 | + 122% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Qingdao (China) is 19% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,614元 (Mex$ 17,108) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486元 (Mex$ 7,576) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,983元 (Mex$ 9,090) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,637元 (Mex$ 8,035) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 770 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 351 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,933元 (Mex$ 8,939) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 88 | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 54 | + 124% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 37% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 848 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 552 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (Mex$ 1,448) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531元 (Mex$ 1,619) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 4% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (Mex$ 514,409) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65元 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 424 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 283 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 41% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 105 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 137 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 517 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 58 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 43 | + 174% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 36 | + 204% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 87 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 45% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 116元 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 298 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 109 | + 166% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (Mex$ 1,712) | Mex$ 675 | + 154% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (Mex$ 1,280) | Mex$ 605 | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 110 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 54 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 36 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (Mex$ 9,738) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57元 (Mex$ 1.75) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (Mex$ 1,072) | Mex$ 522 | + 105% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 53 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 18% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 48,475 (15,907元) in Qingdao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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