- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (元39) | 元54 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (元30) | 元33 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (元20) | 元17 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (元5.78) | 元16 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (元10) | 元16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (元7) | 元8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (元20) | 元63 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (元12) | 元14 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (元7) | 元7 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (元6) | 元5.32 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (元68) | 元108 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (元8) | 元8 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (元7) | 元13 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,747 (元6,100) | 元10,335 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,237 (元3,331) | 元5,294 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,387 (元451) | 元454 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,372 (元3,375) | 元5,540 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,093 (元1,983) | 元3,778 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,289 (元419) | 元339 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (元125) | 元87 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,409 (元2,736) | 元2,333 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (元633) | 元668 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (元32) | 元40 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (元30) | 元35 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (元271) | 元543 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (元215) | 元254 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,403 (元457) | 元616 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,199 (元390) | 元612 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 292,383 (元95,137) | 元147,964 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (元5.69) | 元7 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 530 (元173) | 元149 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (元25) | 元25 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (元58) | 元41 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (元182) | 元265 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (元21) | 元32 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (元16) | 元44 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (元17) | 元37 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (元9) | 元9 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (元9) | 元12 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (元42) | 元62 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (元120) | 元169 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (元44) | 元97 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,142 (元372) | 元858 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 693 (元225) | 元417 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (元30) | 元66 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (元17) | 元35 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (元14) | 元35 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,901 (元3,222) | 元3,326 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (元1.27) | 元7 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 651 (元212) | 元420 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (元16) | 元20 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.32538
CNY
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,464 prices entered by 1,917 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in China
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