- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- China
- Ecatepec de Morelos
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 73 (元23) | 元32 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (元29) | 元26 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 41 (元13) | 元9 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (元4.97) | 元13 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (元11) | 元11 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (元7) | 元9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (元12) | 元58 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (元13) | 元8 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (元8) | 元8 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (元9) | 元4.75 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 120 (元38) | 元50 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 77 (元25) | 元8 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (元7) | 元6 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,000 (元4,811) | 元3,567 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元2,125 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 850 (元273) | 元833 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,533 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (元96) | 元78 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,500 (元2,085) | 元8,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (元481) | 元2,000 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (元8) | 元44 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 250 (元80) | 元50 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (元257) | 元467 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 750 (元241) | 元250 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 800 (元257) | 元553 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 (元176) | 元950 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元155,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (元4.92) | 元7 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 283 (元91) | 元138 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 56 (元18) | 元15 | + 20% | |
| 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8) | 元15 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 37 (元12) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (元17) | 元28 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (元5.61) | 元7 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (元7) | 元7 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (元13) | 元40 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 167 (元53) | 元100 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 90 (元29) | 元112 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 500 (元160) | 元120 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 575 (元184) | 元195 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 60 (元19) | 元50 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 25 (元8) | 元38 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 20 (元6) | 元15 | - 58% | |
| 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107) | 元168 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 (元14) | 元40 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元10,000
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元8,903
(Mex$ 27,759)
in Ecatepec de Morelos.
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