- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Taiyuan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 162 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 86 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 50 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 18 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 32 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 50 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 13 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 173 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 17% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (Mex$ 7,450) | Mex$ 11,704 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (Mex$ 4,826) | Mex$ 6,331 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,498 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,372 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 464 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (Mex$ 6,331) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,682 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 47 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 65 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 750 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 567 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,386 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 915 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 20% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 280,573 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 13 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 485 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元60 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 269 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 420 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 41 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 102 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 310 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 126 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 821 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元250 (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 783 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 75 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 53 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 33 | + 135% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,577 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (Mex$ 0.78) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 686 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 46 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is 5% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 32,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 30,305
(元11,630)
in Taiyuan.
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