- Cost of Living
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- Mexicali
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Cost of living in Mexicali, Mexico compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexicali (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 79 (元25) | 元45 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (元28) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (元8) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (元4.76) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 49 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 25 (元8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (元6) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (元8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 149 (元48) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (元8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (元5.27) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Mexicali (Mexico) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,672 (元1,819) | 元1,500 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,929 (元1,260) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,340 (元751) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,184 (元2,304) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,371 (元1,081) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,527 (元490) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 348 (元112) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,550 (元2,421) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,598 (元513) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 74 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 30 (元10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mexicali (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 565 (元181) | 元500 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 842 (元270) | 元250 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 946 (元303) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 729 (元234) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mexicali (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 158,085 (元50,702) | 元99,994 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (元4.60) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 644 (元206) | 元83 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 114 (元36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexicali (Mexico) is 0% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 113 (元36) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 211 (元68) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 460 (元147) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 105 (元34) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (元15) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (元17) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (元8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (元8) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (元26) | 元30 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexicali (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 289 (元93) | 元90 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 111 (元36) | 元70 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 901 (元289) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (元228) | 元300 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (元32) | 元45 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (元16) | 元25 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (元11) | 元10 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 12,410 (元3,980) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.88 (元0.60) | 元0.30 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 456 (元146) | 元150 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (元15) | 元20 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.32073
CNY
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mexicali (Mexico) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,836
(Mex$ 15,078)
in Mexicali
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,800
in Zibo.
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