Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Wuxi, China
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (76元) | 46元 | + 65% | |
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) | 13元 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (12元) | 15元 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 7元 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (24元) | 40元 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (8元) | 9元 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (78元) | 109元 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (10元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (7元) | 10元 | - 30% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,464 (8,298元) | 5,152元 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (4,683元) | 3,017元 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (309元) | 616元 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (5,864元) | 3,977元 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (2,800元) | 2,477元 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (229元) | 1,059元 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (123元) | 98元 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (2,262元) | 2,789元 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (655元) | 1,109元 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (37元) | 38元 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (289元) | 801元 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (228元) | 402元 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (524元) | 694元 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (417元) | 437元 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,460 (120,717元) | 167,519元 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (6元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (138元) | 224元 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (26元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (26元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 167 (54元) | 84元 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (229元) | 585元 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (25元) | 38元 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (16元) | 53元 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (21元) | 45元 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (11元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (102元) | 42元 | + 141% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (136元) | 141元 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (54元) | 95元 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (296元) | 852元 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (287元) | 354元 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (52元) | 65元 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (24元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (17元) | 33元 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (3,677元) | 2,900元 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (0.57元) | 0.39元 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (470元) | 578元 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (21元) | 19元 | + 15% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 14,000元 in Wuxi you would need to make just about 12,165元 (Mex$ 37,332) in Mexico City.
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