Cost of living
China compared to Guadalajara (Mexico)
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Overview comparison
ChinaGuadalajara (Mexico)
Consumer prices in Guadalajara (Mexico) are roughly 40% higher than in China.
Cost of living
| Item | China | Guadalajara (Mexico) |
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| Total with rent one person | 675 | 963 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,048 | 2,142 |
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| Without rent one person | 366 | 461 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,164 | 1,883 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 266.49 | 526.98 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 571.77 | 818.62 |
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| Food person | 284 | 328 |
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| Food family | 914 | 1,064 |
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| Transport person | 67.55 | 87.63 |
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| Transport family | 134.68 | 265.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.67 years | 73.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | China | Guadalajara (Mexico) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.42 | 10.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.18 | 41.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.2 | 8.02 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 | 1.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.58 | 3.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 1.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | China | Guadalajara (Mexico) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 291.39 | 632.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.43 | 305.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 531.08 | 1,034.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 453.63 | 678.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.28 | 16.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.44 | 29.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.23 | 28.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | China | Guadalajara (Mexico) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.7 | 9.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 457 | 2,393 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,027 | 2,163 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.49% | 20.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.94 | 13.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | China | Guadalajara (Mexico) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.91 | 2.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.33 | 2.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.11 | 9.4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.05 | 7.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.3 | 11.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | China | Guadalajara (Mexico) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.58 | 31.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.54 | 5.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.56 | 34.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.8 | 15.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.99 | 53.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.62 | 90.2 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 229.27 | 195.33 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,450 | 5,552 |
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