- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Taiyuan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Taiyuan, China and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 30% | |||
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| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 179 | 25% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 91 | 12% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 37 | - |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 17 | 185% |
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12 eggs, large | 元10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | 20% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元10 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 13 | 133% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 50 | 344% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 31 | 41% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 26 | 73% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 12 | 59% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 180 | 74% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | 26% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | 120% |
| Housing | 16% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 16% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (Mex$ 8,479) | Mex$ 9,857 | 14% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,002 (Mex$ 5,936) | Mex$ 7,000 | 15% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 1,117 | 56% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,533 | - |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,353 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 627 | 62% |
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40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (Mex$ 7,205) | Mex$ 10,600 | 32% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,750 | - |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 23 | 493% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 125 | 16% |
| Clothes | 3% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 721 | 23% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 571 | - |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,437 | - |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 791 | - |
| Transportation | 21% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 21% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 256,667 | - |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 15 | - |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 536 | 56% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 101 | - |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 144 | - |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 35 | - |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | 26% |
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Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 75 | 80% |
| Entertainment | 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 16% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元150 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 288 | 55% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 114 | 167% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,175 | - |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元250 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 700 | 6% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 70 | 112% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 38 | 135% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 32 | 181% |
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iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,132 | - |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (Mex$ 0.89) | Mex$ 3.37 | 74% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 920 | 29% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 38 | 40% |
| 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 22 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2016.
Exchange rate:
2.965
MXN
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is about the same as in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 12,500
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 12,488
(元4,211)
in Taiyuan.
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