- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Taiyuan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 117 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 86 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 52 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 16 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 16 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 52 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 158 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 21% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (Mex$ 8,200) | Mex$ 14,664 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (Mex$ 5,311) | Mex$ 7,430 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,666 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (Mex$ 2,868) | Mex$ 4,570 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 530 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 432 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (Mex$ 6,968) | Mex$ 8,716 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,602 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 36 | + 256% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 62 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 8% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 782 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 525 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,375 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (Mex$ 1,721) | Mex$ 886 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 18% cheaper than 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 | 元6 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 15 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 488 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元60 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 250 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 39 | + 218% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 93 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 16% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 274 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 131 | + 124% | |
| 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 | 元250 (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 737 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 73 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 47 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 32 | + 168% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (Mex$ 0.86) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 647 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 47 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 402 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is about the same as in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 40,096
(元13,982)
in Taiyuan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Zapopan.
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