Cost of living in Nanchang, China vs Mexico City, Mexico
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Nanchang (China) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59元 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 234 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 116 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23元 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 51 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 22 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 36 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.79元 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71元 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 73 | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71元 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 24 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 239 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.98元 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Nanchang (China) is 35% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,956元 (Mex$ 9,084) | Mex$ 25,464 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,397元 (Mex$ 4,293) | Mex$ 14,372 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 688元 (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 949 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,679元 (Mex$ 8,234) | Mex$ 17,996 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,730元 (Mex$ 5,315) | Mex$ 8,591 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500元 (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 702 | + 119% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 376 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,139元 (Mex$ 9,645) | Mex$ 6,941 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 2,011 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 109 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90元 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 114 | + 145% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Nanchang (China) is 25% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 465元 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 886 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 700 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 609元 (Mex$ 1,871) | Mex$ 1,607 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 635元 (Mex$ 1,953) | Mex$ 1,279 | + 53% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Nanchang (China) is 5% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,190元 (Mex$ 400,070) | Mex$ 370,460 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.91元 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110元 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 424 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 78 | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Nanchang (China) is 8% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 81 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 167 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 702 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70元 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 76 | + 185% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 49 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 63 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 34 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44元 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 312 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Nanchang (China) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171元 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 418 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 165 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248元 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 909 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333元 (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 881 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42元 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 159 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 74 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 51 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,283 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Mex$ 0.74) | Mex$ 1.74 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 487元 (Mex$ 1,497) | Mex$ 1,444 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12元 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 65 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 69,000 in Mexico City you would need to make just about Mex$ 61,978 (20,169元) in Nanchang.
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