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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.45 USD in Mexico and 2.18 USD in China. The price of this product is 11% lower in China.

2.45 USD
2.18 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.27 USD in Mexico and 1.5 USD in China. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Mexico.

1.27 USD
1.50 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.44 USD in Mexico and 12.66 USD in China. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Mexico.

9.44 USD
12.66 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.08 USD in Mexico and 13.97 USD in China. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Mexico.

11.08 USD
13.97 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.41 USD in Mexico and 4.68 USD in China. The price of this product is 27% lower in China.

6.41 USD
4.68 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.53 USD in Mexico and 3.49 USD in China. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in China.

3.53 USD
3.49 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.39 USD in Mexico and 0.89 USD in China. The price of this product is 36% lower in China.

1.39 USD
0.89 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.95 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.18 USD in China. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Mexico.

1.95 USD
2.18 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.6 USD in Mexico and 1.93 USD in China. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in China.

2.60 USD
1.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

23.98 USD
12.36 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.96 USD in Mexico and 0.85 USD in China. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in China.

0.96 USD
0.85 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.93 USD in Mexico and 2.5 USD in China. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

1.93 USD
2.50 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.96 USD in Mexico and 16.77 USD in China. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Mexico.

7.96 USD
16.77 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 2.73 USD in China. The price of this product is 52% lower in Mexico.

1.31 USD
2.73 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.46 USD in Mexico and 1.05 USD in China. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in China.

1.46 USD
1.05 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.42 USD in Mexico and 1.99 USD in China. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

1.42 USD
1.99 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.56 USD in Mexico and 0.84 USD in China. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in China.

1.56 USD
0.84 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.39 USD in Mexico and 1.2 USD in China. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in China.

1.39 USD
1.20 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

13.06 USD
7.50 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.54 USD in Mexico and 1.44 USD in China. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in China.

1.54 USD
1.44 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.8 USD in Mexico and 0.62 USD in China. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in China.

0.80 USD
0.62 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.66 USD in Mexico and 3.86 USD in China. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Mexico.

2.66 USD
3.86 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1 USD in Mexico and 0.53 USD in China. The price of this product is 47% lower in China.

1.00 USD
0.53 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.52 USD in Mexico and 1.4 USD in China. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in China.

2.52 USD
1.40 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.73 USD in Mexico and 4.19 USD in China. The price of this product is 11% lower in Mexico.

3.73 USD
4.19 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.47 USD in Mexico and 5.59 USD in China. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in China.

6.47 USD
5.59 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.28 USD in Mexico and 40.51 USD in China. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Mexico.

38.28 USD
40.51 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.56 USD in Mexico and 5.59 USD in China. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in China.

7.56 USD
5.59 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 USD in Mexico and 0.32 USD in China. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in China.

0.72 USD
0.32 USD

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 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1 USD in China. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in China.

1.31 USD
1.00 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1.13 USD in China. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in China.

1.31 USD
1.13 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.7 times less for transportation in Mexico than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.33 USD in Mexico and 27.94 USD in China. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Mexico.

15.33 USD
27.94 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.3 USD in Mexico and 0.56 USD in China. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Mexico.

0.30 USD
0.56 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.04 USD in Mexico and 8.38 USD in China. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Mexico.

6.04 USD
8.38 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.5 USD in Mexico and 0.42 USD in China. The price of this product is 16% lower in China.

0.50 USD
0.42 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.01 USD in Mexico and 2.1 USD in China. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Mexico.

1.01 USD
2.10 USD

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 4.53 USD in Mexico and 8.38 USD in China. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Mexico.

4.53 USD
8.38 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.12 USD in Mexico and 62.88 USD in China. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Mexico.

45.12 USD
62.88 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.53 USD in Mexico and 16.26 USD in China. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in China.

20.53 USD
16.26 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.69 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 768.73 USD in Mexico and 1084 USD in China. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Mexico.

768.73 USD
1 084 USD

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 465.41 USD in Mexico and 558.35 USD in China. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Mexico.

465.41 USD
558.35 USD

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 1496 USD in Mexico and 2945 USD in China. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Mexico.

1 496 USD
2 945 USD

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 873.57 USD in Mexico and 1515 USD in China. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Mexico.

873.57 USD
1 515 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.14 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 2644 USD in Mexico and 17352 USD in China. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Mexico.

2 644 USD
17 352 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1724 USD in Mexico and 9484 USD in China. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Mexico.

1 724 USD
9 484 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.17 times lower than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 665.38 USD in Mexico and 1447 USD in China. The average salary is 54% lower in Mexico.

665.38 USD
1 447 USD

Hotels

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

One star

26 USD
67.4 USD

Two stars

79.9 USD
73.6 USD

Three stars

122 USD
85.3 USD

Four stars

245 USD
111 USD

Five stars

636 USD
172 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1443 hotels • China: 20 cities, 1584 hotels

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