Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 49% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 242 (86元) | 22元 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 132 (47元) | 31元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (21元) | 12元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (9元) | 12元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 44 (16元) | 14元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (31元) | 40元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (17元) | 12元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 29 (10元) | 5.27元 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (8元) | 5.28元 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 287 (102元) | 100元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (12元) | 7元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 77% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,764 (8,460元) | 4,008元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 13,067 (4,652元) | 2,539元 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,059 (377元) | 272元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,769 (5,613元) | 2,631元 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,412 (2,995元) | 1,566元 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 649 (231元) | 268元 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 360 (128元) | 97元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,898 (2,456元) | 2,514元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,842 (1,012元) | 930元 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (42元) | 27元 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (43元) | 26元 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 964 (343元) | 488元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 892 (318元) | 332元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,739 (619元) | 630元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,514 (539元) | 567元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 290,295 (103,340元) | 117,537元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (151元) | 115元 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 105 (37元) | 27元 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (29元) | 19元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 229 (82元) | 25元 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 639 (227元) | 200元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (26元) | 25元 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (18元) | 32元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (22元) | 40元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (13元) | 10元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 319 (114元) | 29元 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 406 (145元) | 86元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 179 (64元) | 66元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 849 (302元) | 652元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 999 (356元) | 180元 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 171 (61元) | 41元 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (30元) | 33元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (19元) | 22元 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,762 (4,543元) | 4,238元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.77 (0.99元) | 0.25元 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,448 (515元) | 363元 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 70 (25元) | 20元 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,775 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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