Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Veracruz | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 162 (304 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 158 (297 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (128 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (50 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (64 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (50 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 77 (144 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (81 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (57 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (42 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (485 NT$) | 397 NT$ | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (65 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (54 NT$) | 37 NT$ | + 44% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Veracruz | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,383 (23,192 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,273 (9,874 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,215 (2,275 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,258 (13,592 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,363 (8,170 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,451 (2,718 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 240% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 460 (862 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,020 (13,147 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,537 (4,751 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 130 (244 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 141 (264 NT$) | 379 NT$ | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 669 (1,252 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 542 (1,015 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,544 (2,892 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,085 (2,033 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 329,546 (617,171 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (39 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 590 (1,105 NT$) | 985 NT$ | + 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 135 (253 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 0% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Veracruz | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (150 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (354 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 499 (935 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 64 (120 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (107 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (98 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (46 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (46 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 147 (276 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 28% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Veracruz | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 304 (569 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 144 (270 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 710 (1,330 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 687 (1,286 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (234 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 (159 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (68 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,376 (19,431 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 81% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.68 (9 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 581 (1,087 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (114 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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