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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Taiwan

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. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.7 EUR (3.1 USD) in Mexico and 4.22 EUR (4.84 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36% lower in Mexico.

2.70 EUR
4.22 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.9 USD) in Mexico and 2.46 EUR (2.81 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Mexico.

1.66 EUR
2.46 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.79 EUR (12.37 USD) in Mexico and 16.11 EUR (18.46 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 33% lower in Mexico.

10.79 EUR
16.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.77 EUR (11.2 USD) in Mexico and 12.26 EUR (14.05 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Mexico.

9.77 EUR
12.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.76 EUR (8.9 USD) in Mexico and 7.98 EUR (9.14 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Mexico.

7.76 EUR
7.98 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.91 EUR (4.48 USD) in Mexico and 3.27 EUR (3.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Taiwan.

3.91 EUR
3.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.56 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mexico and 1.44 EUR (1.65 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Taiwan.

1.56 EUR
1.44 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.36 EUR (2.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.24 EUR (2.57 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Taiwan.

2.36 EUR
2.24 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.75 USD) in Mexico and 1.8 EUR (2.07 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45% lower in Taiwan.

3.27 EUR
1.80 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.93 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.27 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 1.59 EUR (1.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
1.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.44 EUR (2.79 USD) in Mexico and 1.57 EUR (1.8 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Taiwan.

2.44 EUR
1.57 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.08 EUR (10.4 USD) in Mexico and 16.14 EUR (18.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Mexico.

9.08 EUR
16.14 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 2.61 EUR (3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

1.54 EUR
2.61 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.79 EUR (2.05 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Taiwan.

2.08 EUR
1.79 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.96 EUR (2.25 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 EUR (2.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Mexico.

1.96 EUR
2.35 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.97 EUR (2.26 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 EUR (2.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Mexico.

1.97 EUR
2.35 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.79 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 2.53 EUR (2.9 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Mexico.

1.79 EUR
2.53 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.40 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.87 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 3.43 EUR (3.93 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Mexico.

1.87 EUR
3.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 1.08 EUR (1.24 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Mexico.

1.02 EUR
1.08 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.55 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.44 EUR (3.94 USD) in Mexico and 3.15 EUR (3.61 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Taiwan.

3.44 EUR
3.15 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.59 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.97 EUR (1.12 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 39% lower in Taiwan.

1.59 EUR
0.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.93 EUR (3.36 USD) in Mexico and 2.73 EUR (3.12 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Taiwan.

2.93 EUR
2.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.4 EUR (5.04 USD) in Mexico and 3.68 EUR (4.22 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Taiwan.

4.40 EUR
3.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 EUR (10.08 USD) in Mexico and 4.61 EUR (5.28 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Taiwan.

8.80 EUR
4.61 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 48.87 EUR (56 USD) in Mexico and 32.7 EUR (37.47 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Taiwan.

48.87 EUR
32.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.22 EUR (14 USD) in Mexico and 5.45 EUR (6.24 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Taiwan.

12.22 EUR
5.45 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Mexico and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Taiwan.

1.06 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.48 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.21 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.77 EUR (0.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Taiwan.

1.21 EUR
0.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.19 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.85 EUR (0.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Taiwan.

1.19 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.43 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.82 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.59 EUR (20.16 USD) in Mexico and 32.7 EUR (37.47 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Mexico.

17.59 EUR
32.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.68 EUR (0.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50% lower in Mexico.

0.34 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.94 EUR (5.66 USD) in Mexico and 8.18 EUR (9.37 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Mexico.

4.94 EUR
8.18 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Mexico and 0.68 EUR (0.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Mexico.

0.41 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.22 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 2.32 EUR (2.65 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Mexico.

1.22 EUR
2.32 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.86 EUR (6.72 USD) in Mexico and 9.4 EUR (10.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Mexico.

5.86 EUR
9.40 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.15 EUR (60.9 USD) in Mexico and 33.35 EUR (38.21 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Taiwan.

53.15 EUR
33.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.24 EUR (26.63 USD) in Mexico and 11.1 EUR (12.71 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Taiwan.

23.24 EUR
11.10 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.42 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Taiwan.

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 954.87 EUR (1094.1 USD) in Mexico and 638.13 EUR (731.18 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Taiwan.

954.87 EUR
638.13 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 605.07 EUR (693.3 USD) in Mexico and 456.76 EUR (523.36 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Taiwan.

605.07 EUR
456.76 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 2057 EUR (2356.36 USD) in Mexico and 1390 EUR (1592.47 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Taiwan.

2 057 EUR
1 390 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 1206 EUR (1381.67 USD) in Mexico and 910.44 EUR (1043.2 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Taiwan.

1 206 EUR
910.44 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.3 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3247 EUR (3720.53 USD) in Mexico and 11737 EUR (13447.89 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Mexico.

3 247 EUR
11 737 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 2249 EUR (2577.13 USD) in Mexico and 6426 EUR (7363.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65% lower in Mexico.

2 249 EUR
6 426 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.66 times lower than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 819.55 EUR (939.05 USD) in Mexico and 1364 EUR (1563.26 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 39.9% lower in Mexico.

819.55 EUR
1 364 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.7 EUR
59.7 EUR

Two stars

84.3 EUR
66.1 EUR

Three stars

122 EUR
86.9 EUR

Four stars

256 EUR
175 EUR

Five stars

699 EUR
343 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 • Taiwan: 20 cities, 1462 hotels

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