Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 48% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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San Luis Potosí | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 241 (458 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 263% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 152 (289 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (144 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 142% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (43 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 (92 NT$) | 79 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 31 (58 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 109 (207 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 51 (97 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (62 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (57 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 269 (510 NT$) | 397 NT$ | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (70 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (39 NT$) | 37 NT$ | + 5% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 45% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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San Luis Potosí | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,401 (27,357 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,880 (18,769 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 877 (1,665 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,726 (24,175 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,730 (12,786 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 669 (1,271 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 415 (788 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,503 (16,153 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,221 (4,220 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 87 (166 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (173 NT$) | 379 NT$ | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 966 (1,835 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 634 (1,204 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,648 (3,130 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,324 (2,515 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 419,341 (796,609 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (44 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 564 (1,072 NT$) | 985 NT$ | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 89 (169 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (179 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 258 (490 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 143% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 482 (916 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 55 (105 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (123 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (120 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (68 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (69 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 232 (440 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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San Luis Potosí | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 211 (400 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 168 (320 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 785 (1,491 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 686 (1,304 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 141 (267 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 95 (181 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (72 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,178 (19,335 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.41 (2.68 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 986 (1,874 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (136 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 161 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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