Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 264 (373 NT$) | 169 NT$ | 121% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 119 (168 NT$) | 146 NT$ | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 53 (75 NT$) | 128 NT$ | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (29 NT$) | 94 NT$ | 69% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (49 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 21 (30 NT$) | 147 NT$ | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 67 (95 NT$) | 465 NT$ | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 38 (54 NT$) | 155 NT$ | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 22 (32 NT$) | 180 NT$ | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 23 (33 NT$) | 64 NT$ | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 220 (311 NT$) | 628 NT$ | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (39 NT$) | 59 NT$ | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 19 (26 NT$) | 28 NT$ | 5% |
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 18,050 (25,478 NT$) | 43,501 NT$ | 41% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 7,447 (10,511 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 623 (879 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,478 (11,967 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | 56% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,126 (5,825 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 466 (658 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | 66% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 413 (582 NT$) | 735 NT$ | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,874 (9,703 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | 35% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,295 (3,240 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 94 (132 NT$) | 201 NT$ | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 102 (144 NT$) | 383 NT$ | 62% |
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 860 (1,214 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | 47% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 637 (899 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,485 (2,097 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | 35% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,119 (1,579 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | 55% |
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 356,933 (503,815 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (28 NT$) | 36 NT$ | 23% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 618 (872 NT$) | 1,332 NT$ | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 135 (190 NT$) | 253 NT$ | 25% |
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 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 (200 NT$) | 240 NT$ | 17% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 524 (740 NT$) | 988 NT$ | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 70 (98 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$) | 224 NT$ | 64% |
| 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 (259 NT$) | 679 NT$ | 62% |
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 271 (383 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 160 (226 NT$) | 631 NT$ | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 788 (1,113 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 (1,058 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | 48% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 112 (158 NT$) | 382 NT$ | 58% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 74 (105 NT$) | 144 NT$ | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 37 (53 NT$) | 174 NT$ | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,863 (13,921 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.35 (4.72 NT$) | 7 NT$ | 34% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 781 (1,102 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (85 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 35% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 141,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 81,822 NT$ (Mex$ 57,968) in Guadalajara.