- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Shaoxing
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shaoxing, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Shaoxing (China) is 84% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 134 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元33 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 52 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元32 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 17 | + 454% | |
12 eggs, large | 元37 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 31 | + 252% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元50 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 15 | + 858% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 58 | + 409% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 15 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 177 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 19 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Shaoxing (China) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 15,772 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 8,555 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 432 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,435 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,783 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Shaoxing (China) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 787 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 523 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,434 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 934 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Shaoxing (China) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 277,105 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 17 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Shaoxing (China) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Shaoxing (China) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 277 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 722 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.25 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 647 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.968
MXN
/
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Cost of living in Shaoxing (China) is 84% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 93,980
(元31,659)
in Shaoxing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 51,000
in Zapopan.
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