- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 120 (41元) | 53元 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (32元) | 34元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (23元) | 15元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (10元) | 16元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (21元) | 59元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (13元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 5.79元 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (76元) | 113元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,574 (6,704元) | 9,794元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (3,491元) | 4,472元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,590 (545元) | 440元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,938 (4,089元) | 5,657元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,753 (2,313元) | 3,586元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,354 (464元) | 322元 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (131元) | 84元 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,039 (2,753元) | 2,213元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (685元) | 663元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (36元) | 39元 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (30元) | 39元 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (278元) | 560元 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (228元) | 268元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,489 (510元) | 606元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,283 (440元) | 676元 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,588 (107,395元) | 143,546元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (6元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 464 (159元) | 151元 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (26元) | 27元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (65元) | 33元 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (188元) | 364元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (24元) | 27元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (17元) | 36元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (18元) | 37元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (9元) | 10元 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (10元) | 14元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 124 (43元) | 61元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 378 (129元) | 155元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (46元) | 87元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,204 (412元) | 771元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (254元) | 374元 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (35元) | 59元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (19元) | 33元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (15元) | 34元 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,278 (3,520元) | 3,300元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (0.78元) | 1.00元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 724 (248元) | 302元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (18元) | 20元 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.34247
CNY
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,695 prices entered by 1,723 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in China
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