Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 272 (365 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (154 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (72 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (28 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (46 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (30 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (96 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (53 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (31 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (34 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 (322 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (37 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (25 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 34% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,522 (24,854 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (9,992 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 602 (807 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,248 (11,067 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (5,537 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 473 (635 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (565 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,877 (9,228 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,131 (2,859 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (135 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 111 (150 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 868 (1,165 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 727 (976 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,591 (2,135 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,233 (1,655 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,458 (472,956 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (26 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 638 (856 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (176 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (125 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (287 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 481 (645 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (92 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (69 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (71 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (44 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (30 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 204 (273 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 0% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 268 (360 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (212 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (1,058 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 771 (1,034 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (164 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (101 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (50 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (13,234 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.16 (4.24 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 795 (1,066 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (81 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 43,045 NT$ (Mex$ 32,078) in Guadalajara.
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