Cost of living in Qingdao, China vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 42% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52元 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 154 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 91 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 18 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 34 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 57 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 36 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.12元 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95元 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 204 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 14 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 37% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,394元 (Mex$ 17,829) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,618元 (Mex$ 8,654) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 366元 (Mex$ 1,210) | Mex$ 901 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,983元 (Mex$ 9,859) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,637元 (Mex$ 8,715) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 647 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 351 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,267元 (Mex$ 14,103) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 425元 (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 1,636 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60元 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 89 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 58 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 62% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450元 (Mex$ 1,487) | Mex$ 786 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 275元 (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 560 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (Mex$ 1,653) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 547元 (Mex$ 1,809) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 5% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (Mex$ 557,962) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65元 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 456 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 272 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 72% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 94 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 114 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 471 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34元 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 63 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 43 | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 33 | + 280% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 78 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 57% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106元 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 291 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 103 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (Mex$ 1,856) | Mex$ 496 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 517 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 89 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 43 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,238元 (Mex$ 10,705) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57元 (Mex$ 1.90) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 428 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 47 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 337 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 36% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 65,496 (19,815元) in Qingdao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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