Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 52% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 281 (92元) | 25元 | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (44元) | 32元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (17元) | 8元 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (11元) | 7元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (9元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (24元) | 35元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (15元) | 7元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 4.70元 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 251 (82元) | 73元 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 160% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,720 (7,757元) | 1,461元 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (3,366元) | 1,200元 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (524元) | 471元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (4,794元) | 1,500元 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (2,052元) | 700元 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (285元) | 200元 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (105元) | 51元 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (2,340元) | 2,285元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (827元) | 657元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (35元) | 44元 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (28元) | 25元 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (265元) | 316元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (188元) | 234元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (481元) | 423元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (419元) | 405元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (123,721元) | 250,728元 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (267元) | 85元 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (33元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (33元) | 33元 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (90元) | 12元 | + 647% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (191元) | 400元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (22元) | 21元 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (19元) | 26元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (10元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (81元) | 15元 | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 405 (133元) | 62元 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 145 (47元) | 43元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (297元) | 1,000元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (258元) | 400元 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (40元) | 50元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (26元) | 32元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (14元) | 20元 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (3,621元) | 4,000元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (0.45元) | 0.32元 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (492元) | 486元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (20元) | 18元 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 615 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 30% more expensive than in Tai'an (China)
For example, you would need at least 5,984元 (Mex$ 18,299) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,600元 in Tai'an.
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