Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tepic, Mexico
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 62% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 84 | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 73 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 48 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 18 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 32 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 14 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 49 | + 314% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 37 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 180 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 14 | + 175% | |
Housing | + 236% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 236% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (Mex$ 38,290) | Mex$ 7,927 | + 383% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (Mex$ 26,010) | Mex$ 3,574 | + 628% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 675 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (Mex$ 30,748) | Mex$ 5,002 | + 515% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (Mex$ 18,213) | Mex$ 4,041 | + 351% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 516 | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 347 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (Mex$ 7,702) | Mex$ 6,254 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (Mex$ 1,750) | Mex$ 2,254 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 66 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 93 | + 56% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 80% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (Mex$ 1,792) | Mex$ 793 | + 126% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 510 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (Mex$ 1,835) | Mex$ 1,178 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (Mex$ 2,220) | Mex$ 962 | + 131% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 43% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (Mex$ 422,204) | Mex$ 260,163 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 379 | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 166 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 68% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 91 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 114 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 460 | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 172 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 46 | + 146% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 57 | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 95 | + 231% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 92% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 253 | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 118 | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (Mex$ 3,659) | Mex$ 471 | + 677% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (Mex$ 1,423) | Mex$ 426 | + 234% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 65 | + 267% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 49 | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 26 | + 273% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (Mex$ 10,687) | Mex$ 10,650 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (Mex$ 2.60) | Mex$ 4.29 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (Mex$ 1,392) | Mex$ 516 | + 170% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 54 | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 100% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 50,016 (15,532元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 25,000 in Tepic.
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