- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Chilpancingo
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chilpancingo, Mexico compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 45 ($2.39) | $11 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 85 ($4.52) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 30 ($1.60) | $4.57 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 ($0.90) | $1.02 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 ($1.28) | $3.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 10 ($0.53) | $2.20 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 ($2.13) | $4.41 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 ($1.60) | $3.45 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 ($0.80) | $1.16 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 ($0.97) | $4.46 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 80 ($4.26) | $12 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 ($1.13) | $1.63 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 10 ($0.53) | $2.16 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,951 ($423) | $1,104 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 ($160) | $932 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 450 ($24) | $223 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 2,946 ($157) | $756 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,000 ($106) | $698 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 650 ($35) | $168 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 550 ($29) | $54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 16,000 ($851) | $400 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 ($80) | $150 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 ($3.19) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 1% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,000 ($53) | $46 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 ($37) | $30 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,200 ($64) | $91 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 ($21) | $102 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $16,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 ($0.78) | $0.57 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 200 ($11) | $50 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.55 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.87 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 20 ($1.06) | $4.28 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 ($2.66) | $18 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 80 ($4.26) | $36 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 119 ($6) | $18 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 400 ($21) | $40 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 440 ($23) | $49 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 ($3.72) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 ($2.39) | $4.75 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 21 ($1.14) | $3.52 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 ($0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 248 ($13) | $37 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 ($2.55) | $6 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05319
USD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,100
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $1,444
(Mex$ 27,139)
in Chilpancingo.
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