Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 244 (82元) | 43元 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 138 (47元) | 37元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (22元) | 17元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (25元) | 48元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (16元) | 13元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (9元) | 6元 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 7元 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (89元) | 97元 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (11元) | 9元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,913 (6,375元) | 13,898元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,499 (3,202元) | 8,379元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,089 (367元) | 462元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,669 (3,934元) | 6,525元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,034 (2,034元) | 4,376元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 850 (286元) | 516元 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 (136元) | 140元 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,396 (2,493元) | 1,829元 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,437 (821元) | 546元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (39元) | 50元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (37元) | 66元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (309元) | 511元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (220元) | 288元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (537元) | 654元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (419元) | 844元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 332,628 (112,125元) | 148,501元 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (175元) | 206元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (28元) | 28元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (67元) | 27元 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 580 (196元) | 386元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (26元) | 30元 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (19元) | 19元 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (20元) | 44元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (10元) | 21元 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (78元) | 82元 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (107元) | 260元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (53元) | 122元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (250元) | 417元 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (250元) | 319元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (50元) | 90元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (28元) | 31元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (14元) | 19元 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (4,090元) | 2,968元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (0.92元) | 0.24元 | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (307元) | 410元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (22元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,561 prices entered by 1,184 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in China
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