Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 56% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 22% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80元 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 208 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 133 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 63 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23元 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 27 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23元 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 40 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15元 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 79元 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 84 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18元 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 43 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 32 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 172元 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 225 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 26 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 106% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,200元 (Mex$ 50,763) | Mex$ 22,026 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,567元 (Mex$ 29,473) | Mex$ 7,968 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504元 (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,570元 (Mex$ 26,691) | Mex$ 12,555 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,881元 (Mex$ 16,402) | Mex$ 5,759 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255元 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 752 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134元 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 357 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,516元 (Mex$ 4,228) | Mex$ 7,807 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 653元 (Mex$ 1,821) | Mex$ 1,913 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 103 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 99 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 73% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 584元 (Mex$ 1,630) | Mex$ 739 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 274元 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 492 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 871元 (Mex$ 2,428) | Mex$ 922 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 14% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 174,334元 (Mex$ 486,236) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177元 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 492 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 54元 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 189 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 93% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 71 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 151 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730元 (Mex$ 2,035) | Mex$ 461 | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 92 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 44 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43元 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 74 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 252 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 78% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293元 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 324 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 103元 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 130 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,380元 (Mex$ 3,850) | Mex$ 431 | + 793% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 605元 (Mex$ 1,686) | Mex$ 655 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80元 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 152 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 62 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38元 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 49 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,141元 (Mex$ 8,760) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (Mex$ 0.69) | Mex$ 2.88 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 730元 (Mex$ 2,036) | Mex$ 776 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26元 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 64 | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 586 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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