Cost of living in China compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 330 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 178 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 71 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 49 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 91 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 47 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 34 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 31 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 261 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 39 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in China is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,689元 (Mex$ 34,160) | Mex$ 23,192 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,937元 (Mex$ 15,984) | Mex$ 12,197 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450元 (Mex$ 1,210) | Mex$ 1,270 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,875元 (Mex$ 18,509) | Mex$ 15,054 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,656元 (Mex$ 9,842) | Mex$ 7,952 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 730 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 412 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (Mex$ 3,929) | Mex$ 5,846 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (Mex$ 1,489) | Mex$ 2,312 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 138 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 140 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in China is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 990 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 739 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (Mex$ 1,489) | Mex$ 1,715 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (Mex$ 1,897) | Mex$ 1,413 | + 34% | |
| 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 | 148,726元 (Mex$ 400,403) | Mex$ 392,521 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228元 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 653 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 107 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 284 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 650 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 95 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 68 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 84 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 45 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 44 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 297 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in China is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| China | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 178元 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 387 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109元 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 175 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,179元 (Mex$ 3,174) | Mex$ 911 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320元 (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 848 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 181 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 102 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 58 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (Mex$ 10,564) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (Mex$ 0.90) | Mex$ 2.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414元 (Mex$ 1,114) | Mex$ 908 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 81 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
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