- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Chihuahua
- Las Vegas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chihuahua (Mexico) and Las Vegas (United States)
| Food | 29% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 138 ($11.25) | $19.82 | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 73 ($5.93) | $6.77 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 51 ($4.14) | $4.73 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16.67 ($1.36) | $1.91 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 ($2.84) | $3.39 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18.25 ($1.49) | $4.93 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 43 ($3.49) | $4.29 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 ($2.24) | $3.03 | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 ($1.47) | $3.21 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 ($1.93) | $2.20 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 203 ($16.51) | $12.78 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 ($2.04) | $1.89 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 ($2.27) | $2.50 | 9% |
| Housing | 57% | ||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 4,000 ($326) | $1,167 | 72% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,256 ($102) | $216 | 53% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 594 ($48) | $49 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,333 ($923) | $645 | 43% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,833 ($149) | $127 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 73 ($5.97) | $12.67 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 100 ($8.14) | $17.95 | 55% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 621 ($51) | $53 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 671 ($55) | $41 | 34% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,180 ($96) | $97 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 950 ($77) | $94 | 18% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 156,257 ($12,728) | $22,000 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.91 ($0.89) | $1.07 | 17% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 250 ($20) | $81 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 167 ($13.61) | $29 | 53% |
| Personal Care | 29% | ||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 102 ($8.28) | $8.36 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 ($5.26) | $7.49 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 ($3.12) | $5.43 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 ($3.99) | $3.82 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 ($2.40) | $3.50 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 ($2.51) | $3.66 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 106 ($8.67) | $26 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 258 ($21) | $38 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 ($11.40) | $26 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 809 ($66) | $268 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 611 ($50) | $88 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 96 ($7.84) | $13.33 | 41% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 ($4.38) | $4.21 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 29 ($2.32) | $5.65 | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,875 ($234) | $120 | 95% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.95 ($0.24) | $0.41 | 41% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 533 ($43) | $28 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 36 ($2.91) | $6.95 | 58% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,543 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Las Vegas
you would need to make just about $1,399
(Mex$ 17,176)
in Chihuahua.