Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 262 (107元) | 46元 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (60元) | 40元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (27元) | 16元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (11元) | 18元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (18元) | 19元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (11元) | 11元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (35元) | 63元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (19元) | 15元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (13元) | 6元 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (11元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (105元) | 118元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (14元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (10元) | 16元 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,049 (8,185元) | 15,059元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,419 (4,254元) | 9,006元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,051 (429元) | 421元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,542 (5,120元) | 7,547元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,631 (2,707元) | 4,347元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (295元) | 262元 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (164元) | 115元 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 (2,695元) | 1,143元 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 (1,045元) | 589元 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (47元) | 39元 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (52元) | 51元 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (396元) | 529元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 (309元) | 248元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 (689元) | 626元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (522元) | 828元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,066 (156,797元) | 161,247元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (9元) | 9元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 575 (235元) | 204元 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (36元) | 39元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (81元) | 27元 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (244元) | 391元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (30元) | 53元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (24元) | 33元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (28元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (15元) | 13元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (14元) | 15元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 (97元) | 74元 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 358 (146元) | 265元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (64元) | 110元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (295元) | 1,294元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 768 (314元) | 348元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 (66元) | 79元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (32元) | 29元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (19元) | 18元 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (4,378元) | 3,321元 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.23 (0.91元) | 0.20元 | + 355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 882 (360元) | 410元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (32元) | 24元 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.40825
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,087 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in China
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