Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 25% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 341 (564 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 176 (290 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (117 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (47 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (83 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (57 NT$) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (144 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (80 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (57 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (49 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 271 (448 NT$) | 516 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (63 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (43 NT$) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 49% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 33,297 (55,041 NT$) | 29,605 NT$ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,212 (26,799 NT$) | 20,026 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,016 (1,680 NT$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,843 (36,107 NT$) | 15,905 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,303 (18,685 NT$) | 8,612 NT$ | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 708 (1,171 NT$) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 517 (855 NT$) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,326 (12,110 NT$) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,479 (4,097 NT$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 123 (203 NT$) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 (208 NT$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 30% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,015 (1,677 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,004 (1,660 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,936 (3,200 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,948 (3,220 NT$) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 391,549 (647,243 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (40 NT$) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 624 (1,032 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (166 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 99 (164 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 255 (421 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 874 (1,446 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 96 (159 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (97 NT$) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 89 (147 NT$) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (56 NT$) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (61 NT$) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 421 (696 NT$) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 470 (777 NT$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 188 (310 NT$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,247 (2,062 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,028 (1,700 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 220 (364 NT$) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 96 (158 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (91 NT$) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,821 (19,540 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.75 (2.89 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,561 (2,581 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (129 NT$) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,457 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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