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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 1.56 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.19 EUR (2.49 USD) in Mexico and 3.74 EUR (4.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Mexico.

2.19 EUR
3.74 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.14 EUR (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 1.9 EUR (2.16 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 40% lower in Mexico.

1.14 EUR
1.90 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.45 EUR (9.6 USD) in Mexico and 15.28 EUR (17.36 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Mexico.

8.45 EUR
15.28 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.91 EUR (11.27 USD) in Mexico and 12.38 EUR (14.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20% lower in Mexico.

9.91 EUR
12.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.74 EUR (6.52 USD) in Mexico and 7.77 EUR (8.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Mexico.

5.74 EUR
7.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.15 EUR (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 3.58 EUR (4.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 12% lower in Mexico.

3.15 EUR
3.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.53 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Mexico.

1.25 EUR
1.34 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.75 EUR (1.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.73 EUR (3.11 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
2.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.33 EUR (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 2.17 EUR (2.46 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Taiwan.

2.33 EUR
2.17 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.10 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 1.46 EUR (1.66 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Mexico.

0.86 EUR
1.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.73 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 1.66 EUR (1.89 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4% lower in Taiwan.

1.73 EUR
1.66 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.12 EUR (8.09 USD) in Mexico and 14.15 EUR (16.08 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Mexico.

7.12 EUR
14.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 2.6 EUR (2.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
2.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 2.19 EUR (2.49 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

1.31 EUR
2.19 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
2.40 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Mexico.

1.40 EUR
2.43 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 2.55 EUR (2.9 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Mexico.

1.24 EUR
2.55 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.49 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 2.97 EUR (3.38 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Mexico.

1.38 EUR
2.97 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Mexico.

0.72 EUR
0.94 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.12 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 2.73 EUR (3.1 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Mexico.

2.38 EUR
2.73 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Mexico.

0.89 EUR
0.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.25 EUR (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 1.79 EUR (2.03 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Taiwan.

2.25 EUR
1.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.34 EUR (3.79 USD) in Mexico and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Taiwan.

3.34 EUR
2.20 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.79 EUR (6.58 USD) in Mexico and 4.13 EUR (4.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Taiwan.

5.79 EUR
4.13 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.25 EUR (38.92 USD) in Mexico and 33 EUR (37.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Taiwan.

34.25 EUR
33.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.76 EUR (7.68 USD) in Mexico and 4.95 EUR (5.62 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Taiwan.

6.76 EUR
4.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Taiwan.

0.64 EUR
0.56 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.46 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.75 EUR (0.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Taiwan.

1.16 EUR
0.75 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Taiwan.

1.15 EUR
0.83 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.40 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.26 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.72 EUR (15.59 USD) in Mexico and 35.2 EUR (40 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61% lower in Mexico.

13.72 EUR
35.20 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.69 EUR (0.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.69 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.41 EUR (6.15 USD) in Mexico and 8.25 EUR (9.37 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Mexico.

5.41 EUR
8.25 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 0.69 EUR (0.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
0.69 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 2.06 EUR (2.34 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Mexico.

0.90 EUR
2.06 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 4.06 EUR (4.61 USD) in Mexico and 8.66 EUR (9.84 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Mexico.

4.06 EUR
8.66 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.37 EUR (45.87 USD) in Mexico and 33.4 EUR (37.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Taiwan.

40.37 EUR
33.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.36 EUR (20.87 USD) in Mexico and 12.57 EUR (14.28 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Taiwan.

18.36 EUR
12.57 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.07 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 687.78 EUR (781.51 USD) in Mexico and 557.23 EUR (633.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 19% lower in Taiwan.

687.78 EUR
557.23 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 416.4 EUR (473.15 USD) in Mexico and 361.16 EUR (410.37 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Taiwan.

416.40 EUR
361.16 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 1339 EUR (1521.21 USD) in Mexico and 1236 EUR (1404.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Taiwan.

1 339 EUR
1 236 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 781.59 EUR (888.1 USD) in Mexico and 845.67 EUR (960.92 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Mexico.

781.59 EUR
845.67 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.74 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 2366 EUR (2688.35 USD) in Mexico and 12248 EUR (13917.58 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Mexico.

2 366 EUR
12 248 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 1542 EUR (1752.69 USD) in Mexico and 6285 EUR (7141.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Mexico.

1 542 EUR
6 285 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.6 times lower than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 595.32 EUR (676.45 USD) in Mexico and 1546 EUR (1756.64 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 61.5% lower in Mexico.

595.32 EUR
1 546 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.9 EUR
60.2 EUR

Two stars

85 EUR
66.7 EUR

Three stars

123 EUR
87.7 EUR

Four stars

258 EUR
177 EUR

Five stars

705 EUR
346 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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