- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Chilpancingo
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chilpancingo, Mexico compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 45 ($2.39) | $13 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 85 ($4.51) | $7 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 30 ($1.59) | $4.41 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 ($0.90) | $0.85 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 ($1.27) | $2.58 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 10 ($0.53) | $3.45 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 ($2.12) | $5.74 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 ($1.59) | $3.12 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 ($0.80) | $1.64 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 ($0.97) | $2.75 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 80 ($4.25) | $13 | - 67% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 ($1.12) | $1.83 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 10 ($0.53) | $1.55 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,951 ($422) | $1,022 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 ($159) | $769 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 450 ($24) | $158 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 2,946 ($156) | $885 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,000 ($106) | $563 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 650 ($35) | $99 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 550 ($29) | $32 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 16,000 ($849) | $356 | + 139% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 ($80) | $85 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 ($3.19) | $8 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,000 ($53) | $38 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 ($37) | $36 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,200 ($64) | $70 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 ($21) | $95 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,205 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 ($0.78) | $0.61 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 200 ($11) | $43 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 20 ($1.06) | $3.23 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.43 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 80 ($4.25) | $32 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 128 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 400 ($21) | $139 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 440 ($23) | $66 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 ($3.72) | $7 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 ($2.39) | $4.41 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 ($1.33) | $5.01 | - 74% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 ($0.05) | $0.56 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 350 ($19) | $46 | - 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 ($2.55) | $6 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05308
USD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,399
(Mex$ 26,361)
in Chilpancingo.
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