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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 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.62 PLN (2.63 USD) in Mexico and 8.68 PLN (2.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in China.

10.62 PLN
8.68 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.5 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 5.95 PLN (1.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Mexico.

5.50 PLN
5.95 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 40.97 PLN (10.16 USD) in Mexico and 50.3 PLN (12.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Mexico.

40.97 PLN
50.30 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 48.08 PLN (11.92 USD) in Mexico and 55.51 PLN (13.76 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Mexico.

48.08 PLN
55.51 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.82 PLN (6.9 USD) in Mexico and 18.62 PLN (4.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in China.

27.82 PLN
18.62 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.3 PLN (3.79 USD) in Mexico and 13.88 PLN (3.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in China.

15.30 PLN
13.88 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.05 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 3.53 PLN (0.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in China.

6.05 PLN
3.53 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.47 PLN (2.1 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 8.67 PLN (2.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Mexico.

8.47 PLN
8.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.29 PLN (2.8 USD) in Mexico and 7.67 PLN (1.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in China.

11.29 PLN
7.67 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 96.74 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 49.86 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

96.74 PLN
49.86 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.16 PLN (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 3.36 PLN (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in China.

4.16 PLN
3.36 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.38 PLN (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 9.95 PLN (2.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Mexico.

8.38 PLN
9.95 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 34.51 PLN (8.56 USD) in Mexico and 66.65 PLN (16.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Mexico.

34.51 PLN
66.65 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.7 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 10.87 PLN (2.69 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Mexico.

5.70 PLN
10.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.33 PLN (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 4.17 PLN (1.03 USD) in China. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in China.

6.33 PLN
4.17 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.17 PLN (1.53 USD) in Mexico and 7.92 PLN (1.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Mexico.

6.17 PLN
7.92 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.78 PLN (1.68 USD) in Mexico and 3.34 PLN (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in China.

6.78 PLN
3.34 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.04 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 4.76 PLN (1.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in China.

6.04 PLN
4.76 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 52.69 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 30.26 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

52.69 PLN
30.26 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.67 PLN (1.65 USD) in Mexico and 5.71 PLN (1.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in China.

6.67 PLN
5.71 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.48 PLN (0.86 USD) in Mexico and 2.48 PLN (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in China.

3.48 PLN
2.48 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.11 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.56 PLN (2.87 USD) in Mexico and 15.35 PLN (3.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Mexico.

11.56 PLN
15.35 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.33 PLN (1.07 USD) in Mexico and 2.09 PLN (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in China.

4.33 PLN
2.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.93 PLN (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 5.55 PLN (1.38 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in China.

10.93 PLN
5.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.18 PLN (4.01 USD) in Mexico and 16.65 PLN (4.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Mexico.

16.18 PLN
16.65 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 28.07 PLN (6.96 USD) in Mexico and 22.2 PLN (5.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in China.

28.07 PLN
22.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 166.08 PLN (41.17 USD) in Mexico and 160.97 PLN (39.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in China.

166.08 PLN
160.97 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 32.78 PLN (8.13 USD) in Mexico and 22.2 PLN (5.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in China.

32.78 PLN
22.20 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.11 PLN (0.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 PLN (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in China.

3.11 PLN
1.28 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.26 times more for fuel in Mexico than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.62 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 4.2 PLN (1.04 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in China.

5.62 PLN
4.20 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.66 PLN (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 4.72 PLN (1.17 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in China.

5.66 PLN
4.72 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.56 times less for transportation in Mexico than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 66.51 PLN (16.49 USD) in Mexico and 111.02 PLN (27.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Mexico.

66.51 PLN
111.02 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.31 PLN (0.33 USD) in Mexico and 2.22 PLN (0.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

1.31 PLN
2.22 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.22 PLN (6.5 USD) in Mexico and 33.3 PLN (8.26 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Mexico.

26.22 PLN
33.30 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.19 PLN (0.54 USD) in Mexico and 1.67 PLN (0.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in China.

2.19 PLN
1.67 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.37 PLN (1.08 USD) in Mexico and 8.33 PLN (2.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Mexico.

4.37 PLN
8.33 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 19.67 PLN (4.88 USD) in Mexico and 33.3 PLN (8.26 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Mexico.

19.67 PLN
33.30 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 195.74 PLN (48.52 USD) in Mexico and 249.87 PLN (61.93 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Mexico.

195.74 PLN
249.87 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 89.05 PLN (22.07 USD) in Mexico and 64.63 PLN (16.02 USD) in China. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in China.

89.05 PLN
64.63 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.55 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 3335 PLN (826.65 USD) in Mexico and 4306 PLN (1067.34 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Mexico.

3 335 PLN
4 306 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 2019 PLN (500.48 USD) in Mexico and 2219 PLN (550 USD) in China. The price of this product is 9% lower in Mexico.

2 019 PLN
2 219 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 6492 PLN (1609.08 USD) in Mexico and 11703 PLN (2900.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Mexico.

6 492 PLN
11 703 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 3790 PLN (939.4 USD) in Mexico and 6019 PLN (1491.99 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37% lower in Mexico.

3 790 PLN
6 019 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.63 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 11472 PLN (2843.64 USD) in Mexico and 68956 PLN (17092.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Mexico.

11 472 PLN
68 956 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 7479 PLN (1853.94 USD) in Mexico and 37689 PLN (9342.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Mexico.

7 479 PLN
37 689 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.99 times lower than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2887 PLN (715.52 USD) in Mexico and 5749 PLN (1425 USD) in China. The average salary is 49.8% lower in Mexico.

2 887 PLN
5 749 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

236 PLN
228 PLN

Two stars

312 PLN
293 PLN

Three stars

496 PLN
355 PLN

Four stars

923 PLN
427 PLN

Five stars

2 428 PLN
682 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1566 hotels • China: 20 cities, 1516 hotels

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