- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- China
- León
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in León, Mexico compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in León (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (元39) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 83 (元28) | 元10 | + 180% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (元21) | 元10 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (元4.72) | 元12 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (元10) | 元8 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (元5.36) | 元8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 52 (元18) | 元20 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (元11) | 元12 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (元6) | 元8 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (元5.85) | 元6.00 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 185 (元62) | 元30 | + 108% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 22 (元7) | 元5.00 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 (元4.29) | 元20 | - 79% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in León (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,148 (元3,755) | 元3,000 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,428 (元1,828) | 元1,500 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 893 (元301) | 元400 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,713 (元2,935) | 元2,000 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,501 (元1,516) | 元1,000 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 759 (元256) | 元300 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 461 (元155) | 元100 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,565 (元2,885) | 元4,000 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,766 (元595) | 元600 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (元36) | 元30 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 43 (元15) | 元50 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in León (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 694 (元234) | 元300 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 533 (元180) | 元500 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,439 (元485) | 元500 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 916 (元308) | 元500 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in León (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 235,383 (元79,294) | 元300,000 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (元5.21) | 元6.00 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 438 (元148) | 元150 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 146 (元49) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in León (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (元31) | 元10 | + 212% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (元69) | 元20 | + 247% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 456 (元154) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 45 (元15) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (元16) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (元18) | 元30 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (元9) | 元12 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (元9) | 元5.00 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (元37) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in León (Mexico) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 (元104) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (元39) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 712 (元240) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 716 (元241) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (元30) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (元14) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (元15) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 11,315 (元3,812) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.40 (元0.81) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 722 (元243) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (元16) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in León (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,600
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,271
(Mex$ 21,584)
in León.
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