Cost of living comparison
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San Cristobal de Las Casas vs. Beijing Cost of Living Summary
San Cristobal de Las Casas is 19.6% more expensive than Beijing.
- Restaurants
- pay 2.3 times more in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Groceries
- pay 35.5% more in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Transportation
- pay 2.1 times more in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Housing
- pay 18.0% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Childcare
- pay 80.1% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 3.3% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Clothing
- pay 32.0% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
The cost of restaurants, transportation, and groceries in San Cristobal de Las Casas are more expensive than in Beijing. Expenses including childcare, clothing, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in San Cristobal de Las Casas. Notably, restaurants and transportation are significantly more expensive in San Cristobal de Las Casas.
San Cristobal de Las Casas vs. Beijing Cost Breakdown
If you lived in San Cristobal de Las Casas instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 2.3 times more for restaurants
Beijing | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $4.21 CN¥28.59 | $5.42 MX$94.79 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $4.91 CN¥33.36 | $5.96 MX$104.27 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.48 CN¥3.26 | $1.62 MX$28.44 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.31 CN¥2.09 | $1.01 MX$17.69 | |
Beijing vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of restaurants
pay 35.5% more for groceries
Beijing | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.71 CN¥11.60 | $3.52 MX$61.62 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.47 CN¥50.77 | $3.25 MX$56.88 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.64 CN¥45.15 | $5.44 MX$95.17 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.78 CN¥12.08 | $2.30 MX$40.32 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $1.53 CN¥10.41 | $1.87 MX$32.68 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.98 CN¥6.68 | $1.51 MX$26.51 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.77 CN¥5.23 | $0.92 MX$16.05 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.80 CN¥5.44 | $0.98 MX$17.20 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.60 CN¥4.09 | $0.64 MX$11.18 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.35 CN¥2.37 | $0.74 MX$12.90 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.41 CN¥2.80 | $0.80 MX$13.97 | |
Beijing vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of groceries
pay 2.1 times more for transportation
Beijing | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.21 CN¥28.63 | $5.09 MX$89.12 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $31.54 CN¥214.45 | $27.08 MX$473.96 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $18,225.66 CN¥124K | $16,246.25 MX$284K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $4.63 CN¥31.45 | $24.37 MX$426.57 | |
Beijing vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of transportation
pay 18.0% less for housing
Beijing | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $12.93 CN¥87.91 | $20.01 MX$350.26 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $935.23 CN¥6,357.90 | $433.23 MX$7,583.40 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $504.41 CN¥3,429.05 | $311.39 MX$5,450.57 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $39.27 CN¥266.93 | $25.60 MX$448.11 | |
Beijing vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of housing
pay 80.1% less for childcare
Beijing | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $710.76 CN¥4,831.92 | $203.08 MX$3,554.72 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $23,242.73 CN¥158K | $2,599.40 MX$45,500.43 | |
Beijing vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of childcare
pay 3.3% less for entertainment and sports
Beijing | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.12 CN¥7.62 | $2.71 MX$47.40 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.90 CN¥19.73 | $2.26 MX$39.50 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $4.21 CN¥28.59 | $1.90 MX$33.18 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $57.84 CN¥393.18 | $22.34 MX$391.02 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $8.41 CN¥57.19 | $6.77 MX$118.49 | |
Beijing vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 32.0% less for clothing
Beijing | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $62.30 CN¥423.52 | $18.95 MX$331.77 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $36.37 CN¥247.27 | $27.08 MX$473.96 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $81.74 CN¥555.69 | $94.77 MX$1,658.87 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $105.53 CN¥717.42 | $54.15 MX$947.93 | |
Beijing vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of clothing
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