Cost of living in Mérida, Mexico vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 136 (192 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 103 (145 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (103 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (27 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (38 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (35 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 74 (104 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (64 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (42 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (26 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (301 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (48 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (31 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,569 (19,167 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,246 (7,410 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,716 (2,424 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,972 (9,849 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,197 (7,341 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 977 (1,381 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (517 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,247 (11,650 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,138 (3,020 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 84 (118 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 83 (117 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 763 (1,078 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 659 (931 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 (1,987 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 918 (1,297 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 337,749 (477,096 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 451 (637 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 138 (194 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (114 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 (197 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 487 (688 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (105 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (59 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (81 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (34 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (37 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 125 (176 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 262 (371 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (210 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 799 (1,129 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 600 (848 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (122 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (83 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (56 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,363 (16,051 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.99 (2.81 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 575 (812 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (77 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 52,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 38,462 NT$ (Mex$ 27,229) in Mérida.
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