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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.63 PLN (2.95 USD) in Mexico and 9.91 PLN (2.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in China.

11.63 PLN
9.91 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.12 PLN (1.8 USD) in Mexico and 7.36 PLN (1.86 USD) in China. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Mexico.

7.12 PLN
7.36 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 46.41 PLN (11.76 USD) in Mexico and 44.37 PLN (11.24 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in China.

46.41 PLN
44.37 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.02 PLN (10.65 USD) in Mexico and 44.47 PLN (11.27 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Mexico.

42.02 PLN
44.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.38 PLN (8.46 USD) in Mexico and 13.1 PLN (3.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in China.

33.38 PLN
13.10 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.81 PLN (4.26 USD) in Mexico and 11.86 PLN (3 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in China.

16.81 PLN
11.86 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.7 PLN (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 3.48 PLN (0.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in China.

6.70 PLN
3.48 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.13 PLN (2.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 7.08 PLN (1.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in China.

10.13 PLN
7.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.08 PLN (3.57 USD) in Mexico and 6.79 PLN (1.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in China.

14.08 PLN
6.79 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.66 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 48.79 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

94.66 PLN
48.79 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.46 PLN (1.38 USD) in Mexico and 2.81 PLN (0.71 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

5.46 PLN
2.81 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.47 PLN (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 7.53 PLN (1.91 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in China.

10.47 PLN
7.53 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.02 PLN (9.89 USD) in Mexico and 67.2 PLN (17.02 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Mexico.

39.02 PLN
67.20 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.64 PLN (1.68 USD) in Mexico and 9.04 PLN (2.29 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Mexico.

6.64 PLN
9.04 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.93 PLN (2.26 USD) in Mexico and 4.84 PLN (1.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in China.

8.93 PLN
4.84 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 8.43 PLN (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 7.55 PLN (1.91 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in China.

8.43 PLN
7.55 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.49 PLN (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 3.36 PLN (0.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in China.

8.49 PLN
3.36 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.7 PLN (1.95 USD) in Mexico and 4.55 PLN (1.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in China.

7.70 PLN
4.55 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 51.55 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 29.6 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

51.55 PLN
29.60 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.03 PLN (2.03 USD) in Mexico and 6.15 PLN (1.56 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in China.

8.03 PLN
6.15 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.37 PLN (1.11 USD) in Mexico and 2.58 PLN (0.65 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41% lower in China.

4.37 PLN
2.58 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.54 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.79 PLN (3.75 USD) in Mexico and 14.99 PLN (3.8 USD) in China. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Mexico.

14.79 PLN
14.99 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.84 PLN (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 2.49 PLN (0.63 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in China.

6.84 PLN
2.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 12.61 PLN (3.19 USD) in Mexico and 5.93 PLN (1.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53% lower in China.

12.61 PLN
5.93 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 18.91 PLN (4.79 USD) in Mexico and 11.86 PLN (3 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in China.

18.91 PLN
11.86 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 37.82 PLN (9.58 USD) in Mexico and 23.72 PLN (6.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in China.

37.82 PLN
23.72 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 210.11 PLN (53.23 USD) in Mexico and 151.19 PLN (38.3 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28% lower in China.

210.11 PLN
151.19 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 52.53 PLN (13.31 USD) in Mexico and 20.75 PLN (5.26 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in China.

52.53 PLN
20.75 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.58 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 1.53 PLN (0.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in China.

4.58 PLN
1.53 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 5.49 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.86 PLN (0.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in China.

5.49 PLN
3.86 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.36 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 4.36 PLN (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in China.

5.36 PLN
4.36 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.87 times less for transportation in Mexico than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 75.64 PLN (19.16 USD) in Mexico and 148.23 PLN (37.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49% lower in Mexico.

75.64 PLN
148.23 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.47 PLN (0.37 USD) in Mexico and 1.78 PLN (0.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Mexico.

1.47 PLN
1.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.22 PLN (5.38 USD) in Mexico and 35.57 PLN (9.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Mexico.

21.22 PLN
35.57 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.76 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.78 PLN (0.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Mexico.

1.76 PLN
1.78 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.25 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 9.49 PLN (2.4 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Mexico.

5.25 PLN
9.49 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 25.21 PLN (6.39 USD) in Mexico and 35.57 PLN (9.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Mexico.

25.21 PLN
35.57 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 228.5 PLN (57.89 USD) in Mexico and 201.05 PLN (50.93 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12% lower in China.

228.50 PLN
201.05 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 99.92 PLN (25.31 USD) in Mexico and 85.04 PLN (21.54 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in China.

99.92 PLN
85.04 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.05 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 4105 PLN (1040.02 USD) in Mexico and 4074 PLN (1032.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in China.

4 105 PLN
4 074 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 2601 PLN (659.03 USD) in Mexico and 2353 PLN (596.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in China.

2 601 PLN
2 353 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 8841 PLN (2239.88 USD) in Mexico and 10244 PLN (2595.28 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Mexico.

8 841 PLN
10 244 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 5184 PLN (1313.37 USD) in Mexico and 5074 PLN (1285.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in China.

5 184 PLN
5 074 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.02 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 13960 PLN (3536.61 USD) in Mexico and 62782 PLN (15905.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Mexico.

13 960 PLN
62 782 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 9670 PLN (2449.74 USD) in Mexico and 32255 PLN (8171.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70% lower in Mexico.

9 670 PLN
32 255 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.85 times lower than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3523 PLN (892.63 USD) in Mexico and 6532 PLN (1654.82 USD) in China. The average salary is 46.1% lower in Mexico.

3 523 PLN
6 532 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

93.8 PLN
248 PLN

Two stars

381 PLN
263 PLN

Three stars

554 PLN
331 PLN

Four stars

1 158 PLN
398 PLN

Five stars

3 161 PLN
619 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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