- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Taiyuan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 25% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 119 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 91 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 52 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 17 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 58 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 38 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 16 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 176 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 68% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 28% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (Mex$ 8,044) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (Mex$ 5,210) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 53% | |
| 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 | 元1,000 (Mex$ 2,813) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 432 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (Mex$ 6,835) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,783 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 72 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 75 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 7% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 787 | + 7% | |
| 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 | 元600 (Mex$ 1,688) | Mex$ 934 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 24% 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$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 543 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 30% 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$ 169) | Mex$ 225 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 436 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 39 | + 219% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 101 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 15% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 282 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 140 | + 106% | |
| 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$ 703) | Mex$ 722 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 79 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 47 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 34 | + 151% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (Mex$ 0.84) | Mex$ 2.93 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 641 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 47 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.813
MXN
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is 4% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 52,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 49,699
(元17,665)
in Taiyuan.
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