- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Guangzhou
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guangzhou, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 5% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 162 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 86 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 50 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 18 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 32 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 15 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元64 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 50 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.43 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元90 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 173 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 55% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,446 (Mex$ 24,613) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,662 (Mex$ 12,146) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元551 (Mex$ 1,436) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,570 (Mex$ 11,909) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,529 (Mex$ 6,589) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元233 (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 538 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元104 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 464 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,830 (Mex$ 7,374) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元681 (Mex$ 1,773) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 47 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 65 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 16% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元536 (Mex$ 1,396) | Mex$ 750 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 567 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元588 (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 1,386 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元483 (Mex$ 1,259) | Mex$ 915 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元140,000 (Mex$ 364,794) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元238 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 485 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 124 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 37% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 73 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元62 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 269 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元222 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 420 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 74 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 41 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 61 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元61 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 102 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元151 (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 310 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 126 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元614 (Mex$ 1,601) | Mex$ 821 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元100 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 783 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元58 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 75 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 53 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元31 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 33 | + 142% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (Mex$ 2,865) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.23 (Mex$ 0.60) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元277 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 686 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 46 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 467 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 20% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 44,435
(元17,053)
in Guangzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Zapopan.
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