- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Guangzhou
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guangzhou, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 114 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 90 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 52 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 17 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 58 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 38 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.43 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 16 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元90 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 176 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 31% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,446 (Mex$ 26,172) | Mex$ 18,559 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,662 (Mex$ 12,916) | Mex$ 8,444 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元669 (Mex$ 1,853) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,570 (Mex$ 12,663) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,529 (Mex$ 7,006) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元283 (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 620 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元104 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 417 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,557 (Mex$ 7,085) | Mex$ 8,631 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元726 (Mex$ 2,011) | Mex$ 1,702 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 62 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 75 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 25% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元536 (Mex$ 1,484) | Mex$ 799 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 523 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元588 (Mex$ 1,628) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元483 (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 990 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元140,000 (Mex$ 387,903) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元238 (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 532 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 107 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 61% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元70 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 214 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元210 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 448 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 66 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 40 | + 223% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 51 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元68 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 95 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 4% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元161 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 292 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 140 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元745 (Mex$ 2,065) | Mex$ 799 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元100 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 722 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元58 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 83 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 48 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 35 | + 134% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,732 (Mex$ 10,340) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.23 (Mex$ 0.64) | Mex$ 3.16 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元277 (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 597 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 47 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 585 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 69,913
(元25,233)
in Guangzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 58,000
in Zapopan.
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