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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

EURMXNCNYUSD

Mexico vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.38 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.55 EUR (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in China.

2.55 EUR
2.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in China.

1.56 EUR
1.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.17 EUR (11.86 USD) in Mexico and 8.93 EUR (10.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in China.

10.17 EUR
8.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.21 EUR (10.74 USD) in Mexico and 8.95 EUR (10.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in China.

9.21 EUR
8.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.31 EUR (8.53 USD) in Mexico and 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in China.

7.31 EUR
2.64 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.68 EUR (4.3 USD) in Mexico and 2.39 EUR (2.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in China.

3.68 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in China.

1.47 EUR
0.70 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.22 EUR (2.59 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.43 EUR (1.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in China.

2.22 EUR
1.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.09 EUR (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in China. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in China.

3.09 EUR
1.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.56 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 10.6 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in China.

20.56 EUR
10.60 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in China.

1.20 EUR
0.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Mexico and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in China.

2.29 EUR
1.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.55 EUR (9.98 USD) in Mexico and 13.53 EUR (15.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Mexico.

8.55 EUR
13.53 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 1.82 EUR (2.12 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Mexico.

1.45 EUR
1.82 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.96 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in China.

1.96 EUR
0.97 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in China.

1.85 EUR
1.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in China.

1.86 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.69 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in China. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in China.

1.69 EUR
0.92 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.2 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 6.43 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in China.

11.20 EUR
6.43 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.76 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in China.

1.76 EUR
1.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in China.

0.96 EUR
0.52 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNCNYUSD

Mexico vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.24 EUR (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in China.

3.24 EUR
3.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Mexico and 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in China.

1.50 EUR
0.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.76 EUR (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in China.

2.76 EUR
1.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.14 EUR (4.83 USD) in Mexico and 2.39 EUR (2.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in China.

4.14 EUR
2.39 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.29 EUR (9.67 USD) in Mexico and 4.77 EUR (5.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in China.

8.29 EUR
4.77 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.04 EUR (53.71 USD) in Mexico and 30.44 EUR (35.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in China.

46.04 EUR
30.44 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.51 EUR (13.43 USD) in Mexico and 4.18 EUR (4.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in China.

11.51 EUR
4.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69% lower in China.

1.00 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNCNYUSD

Mexico vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times more for fuel in Mexico than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in China.

1.19 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in China.

1.16 EUR
0.95 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNCNYUSD

Mexico vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.72 times less for transportation in Mexico than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.58 EUR (19.34 USD) in Mexico and 29.84 EUR (34.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Mexico.

16.58 EUR
29.84 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.65 EUR (5.43 USD) in Mexico and 7.16 EUR (8.35 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Mexico.

4.65 EUR
7.16 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in China.

0.39 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
1.91 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNCNYUSD

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 5.53 EUR (6.45 USD) in Mexico and 7.16 EUR (8.35 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

5.53 EUR
7.16 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.07 EUR (58.41 USD) in Mexico and 40.47 EUR (47.22 USD) in China. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in China.

50.07 EUR
40.47 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.9 EUR (25.54 USD) in Mexico and 17.12 EUR (19.97 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in China.

21.90 EUR
17.12 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNCNYUSD

Mexico vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.04 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 899.64 EUR (1049.51 USD) in Mexico and 820.25 EUR (956.89 USD) in China. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in China.

899.64 EUR
820.25 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 570.08 EUR (665.04 USD) in Mexico and 473.61 EUR (552.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in China.

570.08 EUR
473.61 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 1938 EUR (2260.32 USD) in Mexico and 2062 EUR (2405.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 6% lower in Mexico.

1 938 EUR
2 062 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 1136 EUR (1325.36 USD) in Mexico and 1021 EUR (1191.63 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in China.

1 136 EUR
1 021 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNCNYUSD

Mexico vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.69 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 3059 EUR (3568.89 USD) in Mexico and 12639 EUR (14744.27 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Mexico.

3 059 EUR
12 639 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 2119 EUR (2472.09 USD) in Mexico and 6493 EUR (7575.02 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Mexico.

2 119 EUR
6 493 EUR

Salary

EURMXNCNYUSD

Mexico vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.7 times lower than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 772.15 EUR (900.78 USD) in Mexico and 1315 EUR (1534.05 USD) in China. The average salary is 41.3% lower in Mexico.

772.15 EUR
1 315 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNCNYUSD

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

One star

20.4 EUR
53.8 EUR

Two stars

82.8 EUR
57.1 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
71.9 EUR

Four stars

251 EUR
86.5 EUR

Five stars

687 EUR
134 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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