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Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 124 (44元) | 49元 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 98 (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (24元) | 14元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (23元) | 60元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (9元) | 6元 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (8元) | 5.60元 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (75元) | 111元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (9元) | 7元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (6元) | 11元 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,822 (6,992元) | 8,991元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,277 (3,625元) | 4,362元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,133 (753元) | 428元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,983 (4,227元) | 5,203元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,639 (2,342元) | 3,294元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,763 (622元) | 264元 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (133元) | 89元 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,315 (2,933元) | 2,101元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,190 (772元) | 714元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (40元) | 48元 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 (32元) | 54元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 869 (306元) | 522元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 672 (237元) | 279元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,561 (551元) | 628元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,359 (479元) | 658元 | - 27% | |
| 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$ 320,404 (113,025元) | 141,996元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 474 (167元) | 151元 | + 10% | |
| 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$ 78 (27元) | 29元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 (71元) | 36元 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 556 (196元) | 281元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 80 (28元) | 46元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (18元) | 39元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (21元) | 36元 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (10元) | 10元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 132 (47元) | 58元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (148元) | 164元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (50元) | 88元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,239 (437元) | 966元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 788 (278元) | 393元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 115 (41元) | 60元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (16元) | 31元 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,470 (3,693元) | 3,300元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.48 (0.52元) | 0.81元 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 866 (306元) | 327元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (19元) | 21元 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,003 prices entered by 1,559 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in China
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