Cost of living in Qingdao, China vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Qingdao (China) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 180 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 100 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 50 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 17 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 100 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 97 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 40 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99元 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 200 | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 40 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 65% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Qingdao (China) is 79% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,614元 (Mex$ 17,941) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486元 (Mex$ 7,945) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (Mex$ 1,141) | Mex$ 300 | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,983元 (Mex$ 9,532) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,637元 (Mex$ 8,426) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 321% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 200 | + 413% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 500 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,933元 (Mex$ 9,374) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 180 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 200 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 108% | |||
Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 108% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (Mex$ 1,338) | Mex$ 500 | + 168% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (Mex$ 802) | Mex$ 400 | + 101% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531元 (Mex$ 1,697) | Mex$ 800 | + 112% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 20% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (Mex$ 539,435) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65元 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 500 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (Mex$ 82) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 100 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 300 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 500 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 50 | + 101% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 75 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 70 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 80 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 33% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 116元 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 300 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 150 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (Mex$ 1,795) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (Mex$ 1,342) | Mex$ 500 | + 168% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 130 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 50 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 30 | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (Mex$ 10,212) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57元 (Mex$ 1.83) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 800 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Mex$ 63) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 17% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,809 (8,076元) in Qingdao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro.
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