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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 2.22 EUR (2.53 USD) in Mexico and 1.92 EUR (2.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in China.

2.22 EUR
1.92 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
1.31 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.57 EUR (9.74 USD) in Mexico and 11.1 EUR (12.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

8.57 EUR
11.10 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.06 EUR (11.43 USD) in Mexico and 12.25 EUR (13.93 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Mexico.

10.06 EUR
12.25 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.82 EUR (6.62 USD) in Mexico and 4.11 EUR (4.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in China.

5.82 EUR
4.11 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.2 EUR (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 3.06 EUR (3.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in China.

3.20 EUR
3.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in China.

1.27 EUR
0.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Mexico.

1.77 EUR
1.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in China.

2.36 EUR
1.69 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.09 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 10.87 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

21.09 EUR
10.87 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in China.

0.87 EUR
0.74 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.75 EUR (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
2.20 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.22 EUR (8.21 USD) in Mexico and 14.71 EUR (16.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Mexico.

7.22 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.19 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Mexico.

1.19 EUR
2.40 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in China. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in China.

1.32 EUR
0.92 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in Mexico and 1.75 EUR (1.99 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Mexico.

1.29 EUR
1.75 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.42 EUR (1.61 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in China.

1.42 EUR
0.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in China.

1.26 EUR
1.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.49 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 6.6 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

11.49 EUR
6.60 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in China.

1.39 EUR
1.26 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.55 EUR (0.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in China.

0.73 EUR
0.55 EUR

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 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Mexico and 3.39 EUR (3.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

2.42 EUR
3.39 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in China.

0.91 EUR
0.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.29 EUR (2.6 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in China.

2.29 EUR
1.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.38 EUR (3.85 USD) in Mexico and 3.67 EUR (4.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Mexico.

3.38 EUR
3.67 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.87 EUR (6.68 USD) in Mexico and 4.9 EUR (5.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in China.

5.87 EUR
4.90 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.74 EUR (39.49 USD) in Mexico and 35.52 EUR (40.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Mexico.

34.74 EUR
35.52 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.86 EUR (7.79 USD) in Mexico and 4.9 EUR (5.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in China.

6.86 EUR
4.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Mexico and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in China.

0.65 EUR
0.28 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times more for fuel in Mexico than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in China.

1.16 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in China.

1.15 EUR
0.99 EUR

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 13.91 EUR (15.82 USD) in Mexico and 24.5 EUR (27.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Mexico.

13.91 EUR
24.50 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.48 EUR (6.24 USD) in Mexico and 7.35 EUR (8.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Mexico.

5.48 EUR
7.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 0.37 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in China.

0.46 EUR
0.37 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
1.84 EUR

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 4.11 EUR (4.68 USD) in Mexico and 7.35 EUR (8.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Mexico.

4.11 EUR
7.35 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.94 EUR (46.55 USD) in Mexico and 55.14 EUR (62.69 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Mexico.

40.94 EUR
55.14 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.62 EUR (21.18 USD) in Mexico and 14.26 EUR (16.21 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in China.

18.62 EUR
14.26 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.64 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 697.51 EUR (793.05 USD) in Mexico and 950.18 EUR (1080.33 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Mexico.

697.51 EUR
950.18 EUR

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 422.29 EUR (480.13 USD) in Mexico and 489.62 EUR (556.69 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Mexico.

422.29 EUR
489.62 EUR

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 1358 EUR (1543.68 USD) in Mexico and 2582 EUR (2936.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Mexico.

1 358 EUR
2 582 EUR

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 792.64 EUR (901.22 USD) in Mexico and 1328 EUR (1510.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Mexico.

792.64 EUR
1 328 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.94 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 2399 EUR (2728.06 USD) in Mexico and 15216 EUR (17300.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Mexico.

2 399 EUR
15 216 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1564 EUR (1778.58 USD) in Mexico and 8317 EUR (9455.71 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Mexico.

1 564 EUR
8 317 EUR

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 603.74 EUR (686.44 USD) in Mexico and 1269 EUR (1442.34 USD) in China. The average salary is 52.4% lower in Mexico.

603.74 EUR
1 269 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.9 EUR
55.2 EUR

Two stars

84.9 EUR
58.6 EUR

Three stars

123 EUR
73.8 EUR

Four stars

258 EUR
88.8 EUR

Five stars

704 EUR
138 EUR

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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