Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Wuhan, China
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (77元) | 24元 | + 216% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (38元) | 32元 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (17元) | 12元 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (7元) | 12元 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (24元) | 40元 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (13元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 5.27元 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 5.28元 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (78元) | 100元 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (10元) | 7元 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 72% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,464 (8,327元) | 4,008元 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (4,700元) | 2,539元 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (310元) | 272元 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (5,885元) | 2,620元 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (2,810元) | 1,566元 | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (230元) | 268元 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (123元) | 97元 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (2,270元) | 2,679元 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (658元) | 930元 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (36元) | 27元 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (37元) | 26元 | + 44% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (290元) | 488元 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (229元) | 332元 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (526元) | 630元 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (418元) | 567元 | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,740 (123,855元) | 117,537元 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (6元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (139元) | 115元 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (26元) | 26元 | - 2% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (26元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 167 (55元) | 25元 | + 116% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (229元) | 200元 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (25元) | 25元 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (16元) | 32元 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (21元) | 40元 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (11元) | 10元 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (11元) | 10元 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (102元) | 29元 | + 247% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (137元) | 86元 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (54元) | 66元 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (297元) | 652元 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (288元) | 180元 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (52元) | 41元 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (24元) | 33元 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (17元) | 22元 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (3,690元) | 4,238元 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (0.57元) | 0.30元 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (472元) | 363元 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (21元) | 20元 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,884元 (Mex$ 48,573) in Mexico City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,000元 in Wuhan.
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