- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- China
- Ecatepec de Morelos
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 73 (元25) | 元26 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (元32) | 元25 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 41 (元14) | 元8 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (元5.40) | 元15 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (元12) | 元9 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (元7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (元13) | 元83 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (元14) | 元6 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (元9) | 元5.66 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (元10) | 元4.00 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 120 (元42) | 元80 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 77 (元27) | 元8 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (元7) | 元6 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,000 (元5,230) | 元3,286 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元2,010 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 850 (元296) | 元483 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,454 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元100 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (元105) | 元65 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,500 (元2,266) | 元10,000 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (元523) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (元9) | 元38 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 250 (元87) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (元279) | 元509 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 750 (元261) | 元100 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 800 (元279) | 元680 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 (元192) | 元1,500 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元183,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (元5.35) | 元7 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 283 (元99) | 元117 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 56 (元20) | 元15 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 25 (元9) | 元15 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 37 (元13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (元19) | 元28 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (元6) | 元7 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (元8) | 元7 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (元14) | 元40 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 167 (元58) | 元100 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 90 (元31) | 元112 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 500 (元174) | 元120 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 575 (元200) | 元195 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 60 (元21) | 元50 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 25 (元9) | 元38 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 20 (元7) | 元15 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 333 (元116) | 元168 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 (元15) | 元40 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.34866
CNY
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,400
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元9,251
(Mex$ 26,534)
in Ecatepec de Morelos.
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