Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Tai'an, China
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 272 (85元) | 25元 | + 234% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (36元) | 32元 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (17元) | 8元 | + 119% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (7元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (22元) | 35元 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (12元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (7元) | 7元 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 4.70元 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 (75元) | 73元 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (9元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (5.86元) | 7元 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 90% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,522 (5,766元) | 1,461元 | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (2,318元) | 1,200元 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 602 (187元) | 471元 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,248 (2,567元) | 1,500元 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (1,285元) | 700元 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 473 (147元) | 200元 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (131元) | 51元 | + 159% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,877 (2,141元) | 2,285元 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,131 (663元) | 657元 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (31元) | 44元 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 111 (35元) | 25元 | + 39% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Tai'an (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 868 (270元) | 316元 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 727 (226元) | 234元 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,591 (495元) | 423元 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,233 (384元) | 405元 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,458 (109,717元) | 250,728元 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 638 (198元) | 85元 | + 133% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (41元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (29元) | 33元 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (67元) | 12元 | + 454% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 481 (150元) | 400元 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (21元) | 21元 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (16元) | 26元 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (10元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 204 (63元) | 15元 | + 323% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 268 (84元) | 62元 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (49元) | 43元 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (245元) | 1,000元 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 771 (240元) | 400元 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (38元) | 50元 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (24元) | 32元 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (12元) | 20元 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (3,070元) | 4,000元 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.16 (0.98元) | 0.32元 | + 209% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 795 (247元) | 486元 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (19元) | 18元 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Tai'an (China)
For example, you would need at least 4,312元 (Mex$ 13,851) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,000元 in Tai'an.
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