Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 264 (375 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 119 (168 NT$) | 146 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (75 NT$) | 143 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (30 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (50 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (30 NT$) | 96 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (96 NT$) | 299 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (54 NT$) | 149 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (32 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (33 NT$) | 51 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 (313 NT$) | 432 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (39 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (26 NT$) | 52 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,050 (25,609 NT$) | 44,571 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (10,565 NT$) | 27,093 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 623 (884 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,478 (12,029 NT$) | 20,744 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (5,855 NT$) | 14,499 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 466 (662 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 (585 NT$) | 620 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,874 (9,753 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,295 (3,257 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 94 (133 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 102 (145 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 860 (1,220 NT$) | 2,319 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 637 (903 NT$) | 924 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,485 (2,108 NT$) | 2,744 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (1,587 NT$) | 3,385 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 356,933 (506,412 NT$) | 895,333 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (28 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 618 (877 NT$) | 1,272 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 135 (191 NT$) | 261 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 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$ 88 (125 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 141 (201 NT$) | 240 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (744 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (99 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (71 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (82 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (44 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (33 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (260 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 271 (385 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (228 NT$) | 600 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (1,118 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (1,064 NT$) | 942 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 112 (159 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (106 NT$) | 101 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (53 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (13,993 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.35 (4.75 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 781 (1,108 NT$) | 1,330 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (85 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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