Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 225 (72元) | 56元 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (39元) | 37元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (17元) | 16元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (11元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (23元) | 56元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (13元) | 13元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 6元 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (73元) | 119元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 10元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,344 (6,224元) | 7,672元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,617 (2,773元) | 4,517元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 970 (312元) | 412元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,248 (3,297元) | 7,031元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,200 (1,673元) | 4,162元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 693 (223元) | 279元 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (125元) | 88元 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,700 (2,156元) | 2,091元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (658元) | 619元 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (31元) | 43元 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 94 (30元) | 41元 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 862 (277元) | 415元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 672 (216元) | 206元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,520 (489元) | 590元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,153 (371元) | 663元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 358,397 (115,318元) | 159,594元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (6元) | 6元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 550 (177元) | 176元 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (24元) | 30元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 188 (60元) | 36元 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 546 (176元) | 440元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (25元) | 35元 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (18元) | 36元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (10元) | 10元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (9元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (60元) | 80元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 294 (95元) | 206元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (48元) | 97元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 805 (259元) | 743元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 669 (215元) | 429元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (39元) | 67元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (23元) | 35元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (13元) | 32元 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,185 (3,599元) | 3,096元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.14 (1.01元) | 0.68元 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 966 (311元) | 481元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (20元) | 23元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,406 prices entered by 1,440 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in China
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