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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. China

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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Mexico vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.07 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.37 PLN (2.49 USD) in Mexico and 8.07 PLN (2.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in China.

9.37 PLN
8.07 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.86 PLN (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 5.53 PLN (1.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Mexico.

4.86 PLN
5.53 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 36.14 PLN (9.61 USD) in Mexico and 46.74 PLN (12.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Mexico.

36.14 PLN
46.74 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.4 PLN (11.28 USD) in Mexico and 51.58 PLN (13.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Mexico.

42.40 PLN
51.58 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.54 PLN (6.53 USD) in Mexico and 17.3 PLN (4.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in China.

24.54 PLN
17.30 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.49 PLN (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 12.9 PLN (3.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in China.

13.49 PLN
12.90 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.34 PLN (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 3.28 PLN (0.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in China.

5.34 PLN
3.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.47 PLN (1.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 8.06 PLN (2.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Mexico.

7.47 PLN
8.06 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.96 PLN (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 7.13 PLN (1.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in China.

9.96 PLN
7.13 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.15 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 46.46 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

90.15 PLN
46.46 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.67 PLN (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 3.12 PLN (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 15% lower in China.

3.67 PLN
3.12 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.39 PLN (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 9.25 PLN (2.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Mexico.

7.39 PLN
9.25 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.44 PLN (8.1 USD) in Mexico and 61.94 PLN (16.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Mexico.

30.44 PLN
61.94 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.02 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 10.1 PLN (2.69 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Mexico.

5.02 PLN
10.10 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.58 PLN (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 3.88 PLN (1.03 USD) in China. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in China.

5.58 PLN
3.88 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.44 PLN (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 7.36 PLN (1.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Mexico.

5.44 PLN
7.36 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.98 PLN (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 3.11 PLN (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48% lower in China.

5.98 PLN
3.11 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.32 PLN (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 4.42 PLN (1.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in China.

5.32 PLN
4.42 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.1 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 28.19 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

49.10 PLN
28.19 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.88 PLN (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 5.3 PLN (1.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in China.

5.88 PLN
5.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.07 PLN (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 2.3 PLN (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in China.

3.07 PLN
2.30 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.05 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.2 PLN (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 14.27 PLN (3.8 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Mexico.

10.20 PLN
14.27 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.82 PLN (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 1.94 PLN (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in China.

3.82 PLN
1.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.64 PLN (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 5.16 PLN (1.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in China.

9.64 PLN
5.16 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.27 PLN (3.8 USD) in Mexico and 15.48 PLN (4.12 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Mexico.

14.27 PLN
15.48 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.76 PLN (6.59 USD) in Mexico and 20.63 PLN (5.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in China.

24.76 PLN
20.63 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 146.49 PLN (38.97 USD) in Mexico and 149.59 PLN (39.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Mexico.

146.49 PLN
149.59 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.91 PLN (7.69 USD) in Mexico and 20.63 PLN (5.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in China.

28.91 PLN
20.63 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.74 PLN (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.19 PLN (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in China.

2.74 PLN
1.19 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in Mexico than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.94 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.76 PLN (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in China.

4.94 PLN
3.76 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.92 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 4.24 PLN (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in China.

4.92 PLN
4.24 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.64 times less for transportation in Mexico than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 58.66 PLN (15.6 USD) in Mexico and 103.17 PLN (27.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Mexico.

58.66 PLN
103.17 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.16 PLN (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.06 PLN (0.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Mexico.

1.16 PLN
2.06 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.13 PLN (6.15 USD) in Mexico and 30.95 PLN (8.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Mexico.

23.13 PLN
30.95 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.93 PLN (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.55 PLN (0.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in China.

1.93 PLN
1.55 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.85 PLN (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 7.74 PLN (2.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Mexico.

3.85 PLN
7.74 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.35 PLN (4.61 USD) in Mexico and 30.95 PLN (8.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Mexico.

17.35 PLN
30.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 172.65 PLN (45.93 USD) in Mexico and 232.2 PLN (61.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Mexico.

172.65 PLN
232.20 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 78.54 PLN (20.89 USD) in Mexico and 60.06 PLN (15.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in China.

78.54 PLN
60.06 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.63 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in China.

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 2942 PLN (782.47 USD) in Mexico and 4002 PLN (1064.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Mexico.

2 942 PLN
4 002 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 1781 PLN (473.73 USD) in Mexico and 2062 PLN (548.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Mexico.

1 781 PLN
2 062 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 5726 PLN (1523.08 USD) in Mexico and 10876 PLN (2893 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Mexico.

5 726 PLN
10 876 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 3343 PLN (889.2 USD) in Mexico and 5594 PLN (1487.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

3 343 PLN
5 594 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.93 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 10119 PLN (2691.66 USD) in Mexico and 64080 PLN (17045.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Mexico.

10 119 PLN
64 080 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 6597 PLN (1754.85 USD) in Mexico and 35024 PLN (9316.75 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Mexico.

6 597 PLN
35 024 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.1 times lower than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2546 PLN (677.28 USD) in Mexico and 5342 PLN (1421.15 USD) in China. The average salary is 52.3% lower in Mexico.

2 546 PLN
5 342 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

89.4 PLN
236 PLN

Two stars

363 PLN
250 PLN

Three stars

527 PLN
315 PLN

Four stars

1 103 PLN
379 PLN

Five stars

3 011 PLN
589 PLN

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

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