- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Guangzhou
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guangzhou, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 0% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 145 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 81 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 49 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 17 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 13 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 48 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 37 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.43 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 12 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元90 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 188 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,446 (Mex$ 25,209) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,662 (Mex$ 12,440) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元551 (Mex$ 1,471) | Mex$ 808 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,570 (Mex$ 12,197) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,529 (Mex$ 6,748) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元233 (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 438 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元104 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 480 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,830 (Mex$ 7,552) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元681 (Mex$ 1,816) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 30 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 99 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元536 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 917 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 534 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元588 (Mex$ 1,568) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元483 (Mex$ 1,290) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元140,000 (Mex$ 373,618) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元238 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 422 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (Mex$ 83) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 43% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 89 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元62 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 233 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元222 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 436 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 62 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 36 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 54 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元61 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 79 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 2% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元151 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 251 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 120 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元614 (Mex$ 1,640) | Mex$ 967 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元100 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 774 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元58 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 70 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 53 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元31 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 29 | + 187% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (Mex$ 2,934) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.23 (Mex$ 0.61) | Mex$ 3.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元277 (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 729 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 43 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,023
(元19,119)
in Guangzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 41,000
in Zapopan.
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