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Cost of Living & Prices:
China vs. Mexico

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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China vs. Mexico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.37 times less for grocery shopping in China than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.98 EUR (2.33 USD) in China and 2.52 EUR (2.97 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in China.

1.98 EUR
2.52 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in China and 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in China.

1.47 EUR
1.55 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.87 EUR (10.44 USD) in China and 10.07 EUR (11.86 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in China.

8.87 EUR
10.07 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.89 EUR (10.47 USD) in China and 9.12 EUR (10.74 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in China.

8.89 EUR
9.12 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.62 EUR (3.08 USD) in China and 7.24 EUR (8.53 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in China.

2.62 EUR
7.24 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.37 EUR (2.79 USD) in China and 3.65 EUR (4.3 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in China.

2.37 EUR
3.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in China and 1.45 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in China.

0.70 EUR
1.45 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.41 EUR (1.67 USD) for 12 eggs in China and 2.2 EUR (2.59 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in China.

1.41 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in China and 3.05 EUR (3.6 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in China.

1.36 EUR
3.05 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 10.49 EUR (12.36 USD) in China and 20.36 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

10.49 EUR
20.36 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.56 EUR (0.66 USD) in China and 1.19 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in China.

0.56 EUR
1.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in China and 2.27 EUR (2.68 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in China.

1.50 EUR
2.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.43 EUR (15.82 USD) in China and 8.47 EUR (9.97 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Mexico.

13.43 EUR
8.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.81 EUR (2.13 USD) in China and 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Mexico.

1.81 EUR
1.44 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in China and 1.94 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 50% lower in China.

0.97 EUR
1.94 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.51 EUR (1.78 USD) in China and 1.83 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in China.

1.51 EUR
1.83 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in China and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in China.

0.67 EUR
1.84 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in China and 1.67 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in China.

0.91 EUR
1.67 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 6.37 EUR (7.5 USD) in China and 11.09 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

6.37 EUR
11.09 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in China and 1.74 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in China.

1.23 EUR
1.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in China and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in China.

0.52 EUR
0.95 EUR

Restaurant

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China vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.67 times less for meals in restaurants in China than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.99 EUR (3.53 USD) in China and 3.21 EUR (3.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in China.

2.99 EUR
3.21 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.5 EUR (0.59 USD) in China and 1.48 EUR (1.75 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in China.

0.50 EUR
1.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.18 EUR (1.4 USD) in China and 2.74 EUR (3.22 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in China.

1.18 EUR
2.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.37 EUR (2.79 USD) in China and 4.1 EUR (4.83 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in China.

2.37 EUR
4.10 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.74 EUR (5.58 USD) in China and 8.21 EUR (9.67 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in China.

4.74 EUR
8.21 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 30.21 EUR (35.59 USD) in China and 45.59 EUR (53.7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in China.

30.21 EUR
45.59 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.15 EUR (4.88 USD) in China and 11.4 EUR (13.43 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in China.

4.15 EUR
11.40 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in China and 0.99 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in China.

0.31 EUR
0.99 EUR

Fuel

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China vs. Mexico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.32 times less for fuel in China than in Mexico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in China and 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in China.

0.83 EUR
1.18 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in China and 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in China.

0.94 EUR
1.15 EUR

Transportation

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China vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.72 times more for transportation in China than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 29.62 EUR (34.89 USD) in China and 16.41 EUR (19.33 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Mexico.

29.62 EUR
16.41 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Mexico.

0.36 EUR
0.32 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.11 EUR (8.37 USD) in China and 4.6 EUR (5.42 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Mexico.

7.11 EUR
4.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China and 0.38 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in China.

0.36 EUR
0.38 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in China and 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40% lower in Mexico.

1.90 EUR
1.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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China vs. Mexico - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.11 EUR (8.37 USD) in China and 5.47 EUR (6.44 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Mexico.

7.11 EUR
5.47 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.17 EUR (47.32 USD) in China and 49.58 EUR (58.4 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 19% lower in China.

40.17 EUR
49.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.99 EUR (20.02 USD) in China and 21.68 EUR (25.54 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in China.

16.99 EUR
21.68 EUR

Flats for rent

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China vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.04 times less for renting an apartment in China than in Mexico.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 814.12 EUR (959.06 USD) in China and 890.72 EUR (1049.29 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in China.

814.12 EUR
890.72 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 470.07 EUR (553.76 USD) in China and 564.42 EUR (664.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in China.

470.07 EUR
564.42 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2047 EUR (2411.32 USD) in China and 1918 EUR (2259.86 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Mexico.

2 047 EUR
1 918 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1014 EUR (1194.32 USD) in China and 1125 EUR (1325.08 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in China.

1 014 EUR
1 125 EUR

Flats for sale

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China vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.7 times more for buying an apartment in China than in Mexico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12544 EUR (14777.61 USD) in China and 3029 EUR (3568.15 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Mexico.

12 544 EUR
3 029 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6445 EUR (7592.15 USD) in China and 2098 EUR (2471.58 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Mexico.

6 445 EUR
2 098 EUR

Salary

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China vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in China is 1.71 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1305 EUR (1537.52 USD) in China and 764.49 EUR (900.59 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 41.4% lower in Mexico.

1 305 EUR
764.49 EUR

Hotels

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China vs. Mexico - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

53.2 EUR
20.2 EUR

Two stars

56.5 EUR
82 EUR

Three stars

71.2 EUR
119 EUR

Four stars

85.7 EUR
249 EUR

Five stars

133 EUR
680 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels

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