- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Guangzhou
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Guangzhou, China and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 179 | 67% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 91 | 18% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 37 | 61% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 17 | 142% |
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12 eggs, large | 元12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | 1% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 13 | 152% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元59 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 50 | 248% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | 13% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 26 | 1% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.43 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 12 | 30% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元90 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 180 | 48% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | 16% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | 52% |
| Housing | 67% | |||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 67% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,446 (Mex$ 28,036) | Mex$ 9,857 | 184% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,662 (Mex$ 13,836) | Mex$ 7,000 | 98% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元614 (Mex$ 1,823) | Mex$ 1,117 | 63% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,570 (Mex$ 13,565) | Mex$ 7,533 | 80% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,529 (Mex$ 7,505) | Mex$ 4,353 | 72% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元378 (Mex$ 1,121) | Mex$ 438 | 156% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元104 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 627 | 51% |
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40” flat screen TV | 元3,053 (Mex$ 9,061) | Mex$ 10,600 | 15% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元663 (Mex$ 1,969) | Mex$ 1,750 | 12% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元36 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 23 | 370% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 125 | 31% |
| Clothes | 33% | |||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元536 (Mex$ 1,590) | Mex$ 721 | 120% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 571 | 4% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元588 (Mex$ 1,744) | Mex$ 1,437 | 21% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元483 (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 791 | 81% |
| Transportation | 40% | |||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 40% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元140,000 (Mex$ 415,526) | Mex$ 256,667 | 62% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | 52% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 元238 (Mex$ 705) | Mex$ 536 | 32% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (Mex$ 95) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 88% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元28 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 101 | 18% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元83 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 323 | 24% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元226 (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 144 | 366% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元24 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 58 | 22% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元43 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 35 | 271% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 54 | 121% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | 32% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 23 | 94% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元57 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 75 | 126% |
| Entertainment | 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元213 (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 288 | 120% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 114 | 213% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元941 (Mex$ 2,793) | Mex$ 1,175 | 138% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元100 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 700 | 58% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元75 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 70 | 217% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 38 | 81% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 32 | 231% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 元1,405 (Mex$ 4,170) | Mex$ 2,132 | 96% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.23 (Mex$ 0.68) | Mex$ 3.37 | 80% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 元277 (Mex$ 823) | Mex$ 920 | 11% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 38 | 55% |
| TOTAL | 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,894
(元8,724)
in Guangzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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