Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (332 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (164 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (72 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (30 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (52 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (35 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (103 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (56 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (35 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (34 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (339 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (41 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (29 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 23% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 43% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,464 (36,077 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (20,363 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (1,345 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (25,497 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (12,172 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (995 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (533 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (9,833 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (2,849 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (154 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (161 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (1,255 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (991 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (2,277 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (1,811 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,460 (524,872 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (28 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (601 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (111 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 42% 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$ 167 (236 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (994 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (107 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (70 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (90 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (48 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (48 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (443 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 62% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (592 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (234 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (1,288 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (1,248 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (225 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (105 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (73 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (15,986 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (2.47 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (2,046 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (92 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 54,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 50,598 NT$ (Mex$ 35,712) in Mexico City.
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