Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Wenzhou, China
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (58元) | 33元 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (38元) | 20元 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 18元 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (11元) | 12元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (21元) | 80元 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (15元) | 19元 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 5.97元 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (7元) | 3.85元 | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 202 (66元) | 78元 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (12元) | 6元 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (7元) | 11元 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,856 (5,185元) | 3,481元 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,632 (2,496元) | 2,376元 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,158 (379元) | 260元 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,318 (3,701元) | 2,719元 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,213 (1,705元) | 4,128元 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,093 (357元) | 322元 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 459 (150元) | 102元 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (2,435元) | 1,500元 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (686元) | 1,427元 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (26元) | 32元 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (25元) | 35元 | - 29% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (256元) | 508元 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (189元) | 207元 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (441元) | 658元 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (329元) | 402元 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 399,525 (130,652元) | 125,407元 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (6元) | 5.39元 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (164元) | 436元 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (59元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (26元) | 19元 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 115 (38元) | 22元 | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (178元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (22元) | 41元 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (20元) | 44元 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (10元) | 12元 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (10元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 195 (64元) | 38元 | + 66% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (102元) | 181元 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (42元) | 124元 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 895 (293元) | 246元 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 735 (240元) | 246元 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 116 (38元) | 50元 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (23元) | 22元 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (10元) | 24元 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,830 (4,196元) | 8,279元 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (0.90元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,282 (419元) | 372元 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (20元) | 20元 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 10,000元 in Wenzhou you would need to make just about 8,238元 (Mex$ 25,190) in Puebla.
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