Cost of living in China compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 267 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 147 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 68 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 26 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19元 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 45 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 26 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 86 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 48 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 32 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 28 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 258 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in China is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,059元 (Mex$ 37,315) | Mex$ 20,174 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,006元 (Mex$ 22,318) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421元 (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,547元 (Mex$ 18,702) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,347元 (Mex$ 10,773) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 262元 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 721 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115元 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 399 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,143元 (Mex$ 2,832) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 589元 (Mex$ 1,458) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 115 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51元 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 126 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 529元 (Mex$ 1,311) | Mex$ 967 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 248元 (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 718 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 626元 (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 828元 (Mex$ 2,052) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in China is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,247元 (Mex$ 399,573) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204元 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 559 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39元 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 91 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 205 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 391元 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 592 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53元 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 74 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 60 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34元 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 69 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 39 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74元 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 245 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 265元 (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 358 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110元 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 155 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,294元 (Mex$ 3,208) | Mex$ 723 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 766 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 79元 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 163 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 79 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18元 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 45 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,321元 (Mex$ 8,230) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (Mex$ 0.50) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 888 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24元 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 78 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,039 prices entered by 1,079 different people.
Cost of living in China is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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