Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 175 (56元) | 42元 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (35元) | 34元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (17元) | 15元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (6元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (11元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (8元) | 8元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (22元) | 53元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (13元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 5.82元 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (7元) | 5.36元 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 225 (72元) | 103元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (9元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,683 (6,015元) | 8,839元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,677 (2,794元) | 4,621元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,258 (405元) | 386元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,851 (3,494元) | 5,293元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,624 (1,811元) | 3,034元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 851 (274元) | 280元 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (122元) | 87元 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (2,398元) | 2,283元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,955 (629元) | 525元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (33元) | 38元 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (27元) | 50元 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (271元) | 447元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 (198元) | 235元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,536 (495元) | 608元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,174 (378元) | 568元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,920 (102,684元) | 129,883元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (6元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (160元) | 151元 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (26元) | 32元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (64元) | 34元 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 539 (174元) | 357元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (22元) | 40元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (16元) | 50元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (18元) | 33元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (9元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (10元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (60元) | 74元 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 345 (111元) | 179元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (45元) | 96元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 966 (311元) | 1,203元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (214元) | 359元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 114 (37元) | 67元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 (20元) | 32元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (13元) | 28元 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,578 (3,084元) | 3,283元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.89 (0.61元) | 0.28元 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 919 (296元) | 312元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 (18元) | 20元 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,861 prices entered by 1,659 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in China
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