- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Chihuahua
- Gijón
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chihuahua (Mexico) and Gijón (Spain)
| Food | 1% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 1% more expensive than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 138 (€8.74) | €10.78 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 73 (€4.61) | €6.19 | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (€3.21) | €3.10 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16.67 (€1.05) | €0.86 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€2.21) | €1.60 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18.25 (€1.15) | €1.54 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 43 (€2.71) | €8.08 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 (€1.74) | €1.53 | 14% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (€1.14) | €1.74 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€1.50) | €0.90 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 203 (€12.82) | €4.80 | 167% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.58) | €1.61 | 2% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (€1.76) | €1.08 | 63% |
| Housing | 43% | ||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 4,000 (€253) | €644 | 61% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,256 (€79) | €116 | 31% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 594 (€38) | €35 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,333 (€717) | €717 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,833 (€116) | €145 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (€4.64) | €6.02 | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 100 (€6.32) | €8.67 | 27% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 3% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 621 (€39) | €85 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 671 (€42) | €30 | 42% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,180 (€75) | €73 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 950 (€60) | €83 | 28% |
| Transportation | 53% | ||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 156,257 (€9,880) | €22,500 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.91 (€0.69) | €1.31 | 47% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 250 (€15.78) | €34 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 167 (€10.57) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 2% more expensive than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 102 (€6.43) | €7.10 | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (€4.08) | €3.58 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (€2.42) | €2.33 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€3.10) | €3.10 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.87) | €1.05 | 78% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (€1.95) | €1.75 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 106 (€6.73) | €10.43 | 35% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 258 (€16.33) | €24 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (€8.85) | €15 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 809 (€51) | €40 | 28% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 611 (€39) | €42 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 96 (€6.09) | €5.76 | 6% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (€3.40) | €1.95 | 74% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 29 (€1.80) | €2.40 | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,875 (€182) | €120 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.95 (€0.19) | €0.33 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 533 (€34) | €44 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 36 (€2.26) | €4.53 | 50% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 562 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Gijón
you would need to make just about €2,280
(Mex$ 36,057)
in Chihuahua.