Cost of living in Mexico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 315 (121元) | 41元 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 179 (69元) | 38元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (28元) | 15元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 30 (11元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (19元) | 15元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (13元) | 11元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (35元) | 50元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (18元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (13元) | 6元 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (11元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (104元) | 89元 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (10元) | 12元 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,372 (9,373元) | 11,256元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 13,158 (5,061元) | 5,000元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,319 (507元) | 450元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,393 (5,920元) | 6,564元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,002 (3,078元) | 3,518元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 751 (289元) | 296元 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (161元) | 100元 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,889 (2,265元) | 1,460元 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,283 (878元) | 553元 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (54元) | 45元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 138 (53元) | 50元 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 964 (371元) | 418元 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 764 (294元) | 302元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,691 (650元) | 553元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,425 (548元) | 705元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,572 (147,905元) | 142,248元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (9元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 665 (256元) | 217元 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 108 (41元) | 45元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 283 (109元) | 60元 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (254元) | 114元 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 99 (38元) | 67元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (27元) | 57元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 82 (31元) | 25元 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (16元) | 6元 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 307 (118元) | 64元 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mexico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (146元) | 169元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (67元) | 100元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,081 (416元) | 1,179元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 840 (323元) | 320元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 183 (70元) | 81元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 97 (37元) | 28元 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (22元) | 19元 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,100 (4,269元) | 3,720元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.38 (1.30元) | 0.34元 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 921 (354元) | 374元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (31元) | 25元 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,598 prices entered by 677 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 15% more expensive than in China
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