China vs Mexico
Mexico is about 9% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 55.0 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, China scores higher (91 vs 64 of 100).
Metric China Mexico
Price level (US=100) 49.8 55.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $26,185
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $25,460
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 4.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Mexico
Housing & utilities 69 82
Food 130 100
Transport 82 95
Restaurants & hotels 85 84
Health 64 83
Communication 86 69
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Mexico
Quality-of-life score 91/100 64/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 24.9
Internet users 92% 83%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Mexico?
Mexico is more expensive: about 9% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Mexico?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $110,500 in Mexico, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Mexico?
China scores higher, 91 vs 64 out of 100.
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