Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Tai'an (China)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 606 prices entered by 80 different people.
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 51% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 281 (91元) | 25元 | 259% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 134 (44元) | 32元 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 52 (17元) | 8元 | 121% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (7元) | 13元 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (11元) | 7元 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (9元) | 7元 | 38% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 74 (24元) | 35元 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 44 (14元) | 7元 | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 24 (8元) | 7元 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 26 (8元) | 4.70元 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 257 (84元) | 73元 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 30 (10元) | 14元 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 21 (7元) | 7元 | 6% |
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 158% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,720 (7,709元) | 1,461元 | 428% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,293 (3,345元) | 1,200元 | 179% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,602 (521元) | 471元 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 14,661 (4,765元) | 1,500元 | 218% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,276 (2,040元) | 700元 | 191% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 871 (283元) | 200元 | 42% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 321 (104元) | 51元 | 106% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,155 (2,325元) | 2,285元 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,529 (822元) | 657元 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 106 (34元) | 44元 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 (28元) | 25元 | 13% |
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 811 (264元) | 316元 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 575 (187元) | 234元 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,471 (478元) | 423元 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,280 (416元) | 405元 | 3% |
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 378,330 (122,962元) | 250,728元 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (7元) | 7元 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 795 (258元) | 85元 | 203% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (32元) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 101 (33元) | 33元 | 1% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 274 (89元) | 12元 | 643% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 584 (190元) | 400元 | 53% |
| 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 | 439% |
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 405 (132元) | 62元 | 114% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 140 (45元) | 43元 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 907 (295元) | 1,000元 | 71% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 790 (257元) | 400元 | 36% |
| 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 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 42 (14元) | 20元 | 31% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,072 (3,599元) | 4,000元 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.36 (0.44元) | 0.32元 | 39% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 1,504 (489元) | 486元 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (19元) | 18元 | 9% |
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For example, you would need at least 5,532元 (Mex$ 17,022) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,300元 in Tai'an.