Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 272 (366 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (155 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (72 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (28 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (46 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (30 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (96 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (53 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (31 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (34 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 (323 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (37 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (25 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,522 (24,933 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (10,024 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 602 (810 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,248 (11,103 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (5,555 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 473 (637 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (566 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,877 (9,258 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,131 (2,868 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (135 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 111 (150 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 868 (1,169 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 727 (979 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,591 (2,142 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,233 (1,660 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,458 (474,472 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (26 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 638 (858 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (176 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (125 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (288 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 481 (647 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (93 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (70 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (71 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (44 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (31 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 204 (274 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 268 (361 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (212 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (1,061 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 771 (1,037 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (165 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (102 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (51 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (13,277 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.16 (4.25 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 795 (1,070 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (81 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,277 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 147,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 82,438 NT$ (Mex$ 61,238) in Guadalajara.
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