- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Guangzhou
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guangzhou, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 134 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 91 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 52 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 17 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元10 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 15 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 58 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 38 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.43 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元90 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 177 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 48% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,446 (Mex$ 28,138) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,662 (Mex$ 13,886) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (Mex$ 1,403) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,570 (Mex$ 13,614) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,529 (Mex$ 7,532) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元283 (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 620 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元104 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 432 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,770 (Mex$ 8,251) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元726 (Mex$ 2,163) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 36 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 63 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 35% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元536 (Mex$ 1,596) | Mex$ 787 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 523 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元588 (Mex$ 1,750) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元483 (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 934 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元140,000 (Mex$ 417,034) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元238 (Mex$ 707) | Mex$ 543 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 103 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 78% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 65 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元70 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 225 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元210 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 378 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 66 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 39 | + 264% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 50 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 25 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元68 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 101 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 19% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元161 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 277 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 131 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元916 (Mex$ 2,729) | Mex$ 734 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元100 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 722 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 77 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 47 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 31 | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,732 (Mex$ 11,116) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.23 (Mex$ 0.69) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元277 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 647 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 700 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 62,375
(元20,939)
in Guangzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 47,000
in Zapopan.
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