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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

PLNMXNEURCNYUSD

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 8.55 PLN (2.32 USD) in China and 10.82 PLN (2.93 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 21% lower in China.

8.55 PLN
10.82 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.34 PLN (1.72 USD) in China and 6.63 PLN (1.8 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in China.

6.34 PLN
6.63 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 38.25 PLN (10.38 USD) in China and 43.18 PLN (11.71 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in China.

38.25 PLN
43.18 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.34 PLN (10.4 USD) in China and 39.09 PLN (10.61 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in China.

38.34 PLN
39.09 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.3 PLN (3.06 USD) in China and 31.05 PLN (8.42 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in China.

11.30 PLN
31.05 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.22 PLN (2.77 USD) in China and 15.64 PLN (4.24 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in China.

10.22 PLN
15.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3 PLN (0.81 USD) in China and 6.24 PLN (1.69 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in China.

3.00 PLN
6.24 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.1 PLN (1.66 USD) for 12 eggs in China and 9.42 PLN (2.56 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in China.

6.10 PLN
9.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.85 PLN (1.59 USD) in China and 13.1 PLN (3.55 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in China.

5.85 PLN
13.10 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 45.56 PLN (12.36 USD) in China and 88.4 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

45.56 PLN
88.40 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 PLN (0.66 USD) in China and 5.08 PLN (1.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in China.

2.42 PLN
5.08 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.49 PLN (1.76 USD) in China and 9.74 PLN (2.64 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in China.

6.49 PLN
9.74 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 57.93 PLN (15.72 USD) in China and 36.3 PLN (9.85 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Mexico.

57.93 PLN
36.30 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.79 PLN (2.11 USD) in China and 6.17 PLN (1.68 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Mexico.

7.79 PLN
6.17 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.17 PLN (1.13 USD) in China and 8.31 PLN (2.25 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in China.

4.17 PLN
8.31 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.51 PLN (1.77 USD) in China and 7.84 PLN (2.13 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 17% lower in China.

6.51 PLN
7.84 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.89 PLN (0.78 USD) in China and 7.9 PLN (2.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in China.

2.89 PLN
7.90 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.92 PLN (1.06 USD) in China and 7.16 PLN (1.94 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in China.

3.92 PLN
7.16 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 27.65 PLN (7.5 USD) in China and 48.14 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

27.65 PLN
48.14 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.3 PLN (1.44 USD) in China and 7.47 PLN (2.03 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29% lower in China.

5.30 PLN
7.47 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.22 PLN (0.6 USD) in China and 4.07 PLN (1.1 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in China.

2.22 PLN
4.07 PLN

Restaurant

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China vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.66 times less for meals in restaurants in China than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 12.92 PLN (3.51 USD) in China and 13.76 PLN (3.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in China.

12.92 PLN
13.76 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.15 PLN (0.58 USD) in China and 6.36 PLN (1.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in China.

2.15 PLN
6.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.11 PLN (1.39 USD) in China and 11.73 PLN (3.18 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in China.

5.11 PLN
11.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.22 PLN (2.77 USD) in China and 17.59 PLN (4.77 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in China.

10.22 PLN
17.59 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.45 PLN (5.55 USD) in China and 35.18 PLN (9.54 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in China.

20.45 PLN
35.18 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130.34 PLN (35.36 USD) in China and 195.47 PLN (53.03 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in China.

130.34 PLN
195.47 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.89 PLN (4.85 USD) in China and 48.87 PLN (13.26 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in China.

17.89 PLN
48.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.32 PLN (0.36 USD) in China and 4.26 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 69% lower in China.

1.32 PLN
4.26 PLN

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 3.61 PLN (0.98 USD) in China and 5.13 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in China.

3.61 PLN
5.13 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.07 PLN (1.11 USD) in China and 5.01 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in China.

4.07 PLN
5.01 PLN

Transportation

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China vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.73 times more for transportation in China than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 127.79 PLN (34.67 USD) in China and 70.37 PLN (19.09 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Mexico.

127.79 PLN
70.37 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.53 PLN (0.42 USD) in China and 1.37 PLN (0.37 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Mexico.

1.53 PLN
1.37 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30.67 PLN (8.32 USD) in China and 19.74 PLN (5.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Mexico.

30.67 PLN
19.74 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.53 PLN (0.42 USD) in China and 1.64 PLN (0.44 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in China.

1.53 PLN
1.64 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.18 PLN (2.22 USD) in China and 4.89 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

8.18 PLN
4.89 PLN

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 30.67 PLN (8.32 USD) in China and 23.46 PLN (6.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Mexico.

30.67 PLN
23.46 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 173.33 PLN (47.02 USD) in China and 212.57 PLN (57.67 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in China.

173.33 PLN
212.57 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 73.31 PLN (19.89 USD) in China and 92.96 PLN (25.22 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in China.

73.31 PLN
92.96 PLN

Flats for rent

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China vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.03 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 3513 PLN (952.87 USD) in China and 3819 PLN (1036.04 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 8% lower in China.

3 513 PLN
3 819 PLN

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 2028 PLN (550.19 USD) in China and 2420 PLN (656.51 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in China.

2 028 PLN
2 420 PLN

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 8832 PLN (2395.77 USD) in China and 8225 PLN (2231.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Mexico.

8 832 PLN
8 225 PLN

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 4374 PLN (1186.62 USD) in China and 4823 PLN (1308.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in China.

4 374 PLN
4 823 PLN

Flats for sale

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China vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.73 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 54124 PLN (14682.33 USD) in China and 12987 PLN (3523.07 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 76% lower in Mexico.

54 124 PLN
12 987 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27807 PLN (7543.19 USD) in China and 8996 PLN (2440.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Mexico.

27 807 PLN
8 996 PLN

Salary

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China vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in China is 1.72 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5631 PLN (1527.61 USD) in China and 3278 PLN (889.21 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 41.8% lower in Mexico.

5 631 PLN
3 278 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

231 PLN
87.6 PLN

Two stars

246 PLN
356 PLN

Three stars

309 PLN
517 PLN

Four stars

372 PLN
1 082 PLN

Five stars

578 PLN
2 952 PLN

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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