- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (43元) | 53元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (34元) | 33元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (23元) | 15元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (11元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (22元) | 60元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (8元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (8元) | 5.64元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (80元) | 115元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (7元) | 12元 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,440 (6,991元) | 9,938元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,001 (3,597元) | 4,679元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,594 (573元) | 428元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,223 (4,036元) | 5,568元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,408 (2,304元) | 3,518元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,572 (565元) | 294元 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (137元) | 88元 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,142 (2,928元) | 2,285元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,029 (730元) | 634元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (37元) | 40元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (28元) | 38元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (288元) | 541元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 653 (235元) | 279元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,475 (530元) | 615元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,286 (462元) | 663元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 310,623 (111,702元) | 143,740元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 463 (166元) | 147元 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (28元) | 25元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (62元) | 38元 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (191元) | 266元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (25元) | 29元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (17元) | 36元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (19元) | 39元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (10元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 121 (43元) | 59元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (136元) | 158元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (49元) | 86元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,169 (421元) | 700元 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 732 (263元) | 384元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (37元) | 61元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (16元) | 33元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,330 (3,715元) | 3,282元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.15 (0.77元) | 1.04元 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (259元) | 337元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (19元) | 20元 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.35961
CNY
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,595 prices entered by 1,773 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in China
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