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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

PLNMXNEURCNYUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.84 PLN (2.96 USD) in Mexico and 8.57 PLN (2.34 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in China.

10.84 PLN
8.57 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.64 PLN (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 6.36 PLN (1.74 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in China.

6.64 PLN
6.36 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.26 PLN (11.83 USD) in Mexico and 38.36 PLN (10.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in China.

43.26 PLN
38.36 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.17 PLN (10.71 USD) in Mexico and 38.45 PLN (10.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in China.

39.17 PLN
38.45 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.11 PLN (8.51 USD) in Mexico and 11.33 PLN (3.1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in China.

31.11 PLN
11.33 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.67 PLN (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 10.25 PLN (2.8 USD) in China. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in China.

15.67 PLN
10.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.25 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 3.01 PLN (0.82 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in China.

6.25 PLN
3.01 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.44 PLN (2.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 6.12 PLN (1.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in China.

9.44 PLN
6.12 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.12 PLN (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 5.87 PLN (1.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in China.

13.12 PLN
5.87 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 87.66 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 45.18 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

87.66 PLN
45.18 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.09 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 2.43 PLN (0.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in China.

5.09 PLN
2.43 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.76 PLN (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 6.51 PLN (1.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in China.

9.76 PLN
6.51 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.37 PLN (9.95 USD) in Mexico and 58.1 PLN (15.89 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Mexico.

36.37 PLN
58.10 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.19 PLN (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 7.81 PLN (2.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Mexico.

6.19 PLN
7.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.32 PLN (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 4.18 PLN (1.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in China.

8.32 PLN
4.18 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.86 PLN (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 6.53 PLN (1.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in China.

7.86 PLN
6.53 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.91 PLN (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 2.9 PLN (0.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in China.

7.91 PLN
2.90 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.18 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in China. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in China.

7.18 PLN
3.93 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.74 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 27.42 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

47.74 PLN
27.42 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.48 PLN (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 5.32 PLN (1.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in China.

7.48 PLN
5.32 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.08 PLN (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 2.23 PLN (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in China.

4.08 PLN
2.23 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.78 PLN (3.77 USD) in Mexico and 12.96 PLN (3.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 6% lower in China.

13.78 PLN
12.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.37 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 2.15 PLN (0.59 USD) in China. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in China.

6.37 PLN
2.15 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.75 PLN (3.21 USD) in Mexico and 5.13 PLN (1.4 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in China.

11.75 PLN
5.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.62 PLN (4.82 USD) in Mexico and 10.25 PLN (2.8 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in China.

17.62 PLN
10.25 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.25 PLN (9.64 USD) in Mexico and 20.51 PLN (5.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in China.

35.25 PLN
20.51 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 195.83 PLN (53.57 USD) in Mexico and 130.72 PLN (35.76 USD) in China. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in China.

195.83 PLN
130.72 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 48.96 PLN (13.39 USD) in Mexico and 17.94 PLN (4.91 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in China.

48.96 PLN
17.94 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 PLN (0.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in China.

4.27 PLN
1.32 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.08 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.58 PLN (0.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in China.

5.08 PLN
3.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.96 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 4.04 PLN (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in China.

4.96 PLN
4.04 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 70.5 PLN (19.29 USD) in Mexico and 128.16 PLN (35.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 45% lower in Mexico.

70.50 PLN
128.16 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.37 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.54 PLN (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 11% lower in Mexico.

1.37 PLN
1.54 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.78 PLN (5.41 USD) in Mexico and 30.76 PLN (8.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Mexico.

19.78 PLN
30.76 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.54 PLN (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in China.

1.64 PLN
1.54 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.9 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 8.2 PLN (2.24 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

4.90 PLN
8.20 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 23.5 PLN (6.43 USD) in Mexico and 30.76 PLN (8.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Mexico.

23.50 PLN
30.76 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 212.97 PLN (58.26 USD) in Mexico and 173.83 PLN (47.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in China.

212.97 PLN
173.83 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 93.13 PLN (25.48 USD) in Mexico and 73.52 PLN (20.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in China.

93.13 PLN
73.52 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.03 times more 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 3826 PLN (1046.73 USD) in Mexico and 3523 PLN (963.71 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in China.

3 826 PLN
3 523 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 2425 PLN (663.28 USD) in Mexico and 2034 PLN (556.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in China.

2 425 PLN
2 034 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 8241 PLN (2254.34 USD) in Mexico and 8857 PLN (2423.02 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7% lower in Mexico.

8 241 PLN
8 857 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 4832 PLN (1321.85 USD) in Mexico and 4387 PLN (1200.12 USD) in China. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in China.

4 832 PLN
4 387 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.73 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 13011 PLN (3559.43 USD) in Mexico and 54281 PLN (14849.31 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76% lower in Mexico.

13 011 PLN
54 281 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 9013 PLN (2465.55 USD) in Mexico and 27887 PLN (7628.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Mexico.

9 013 PLN
27 887 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3284 PLN (898.39 USD) in Mexico and 5648 PLN (1544.98 USD) in China. The average salary is 41.9% lower in Mexico.

3 284 PLN
5 648 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

86.9 PLN
229 PLN

Two stars

353 PLN
243 PLN

Three stars

513 PLN
307 PLN

Four stars

1 072 PLN
369 PLN

Five stars

2 928 PLN
573 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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