Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 26% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 23 different people.
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 151 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 88 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (Mex$ 32) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (Mex$ 132) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Mex$ 32) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98元 (Mex$ 15) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 (Mex$ 30) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 118 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (Mex$ 33) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 157% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,950元 (Mex$ 38,915) | Mex$ 9,053 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,525元 (Mex$ 23,239) | Mex$ 5,385 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 1,007 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,587元 (Mex$ 20,951) | Mex$ 5,641 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,934元 (Mex$ 12,039) | Mex$ 2,907 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189元 (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 708 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 463 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 (Mex$ 5,728) | Mex$ 9,104 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 (Mex$ 1,297) | Mex$ 2,122 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 140 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 55 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 31% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Nogales | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 (Mex$ 1,253) | Mex$ 731 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 547 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 (Mex$ 1,516) | Mex$ 1,512 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 (Mex$ 2,143) | Mex$ 979 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 25% cheaper than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 124,075元 (Mex$ 302,717) | Mex$ 223,478 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 802 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 221 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 20% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 108 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 176 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 430 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 63 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 55 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 58 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 37 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 94 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 17% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 166 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 132 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 (Mex$ 2,814) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 578 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 78 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 60 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 37 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (Mex$ 8,497) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 312% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (Mex$ 0.51) | Mex$ 6 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 (Mex$ 1,131) | Mex$ 612 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 69 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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