Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 148 (RD$ 410) | RD$ 500 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (RD$ 255) | RD$ 400 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 75 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 65 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 70 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (RD$ 42) | RD$ 60 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (RD$ 221) | RD$ 243 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 80 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 50 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (RD$ 66) | RD$ 120 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 142 (RD$ 393) | RD$ 800 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 65 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (RD$ 75) | RD$ 40 | + 87% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,228 (RD$ 53,282) | RD$ 22,000 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,704 (RD$ 35,205) | RD$ 16,000 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 838 (RD$ 2,322) | RD$ 3,500 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,567 (RD$ 34,824) | RD$ 18,000 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,942 (RD$ 24,778) | RD$ 11,000 | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 394 (RD$ 1,093) | RD$ 2,500 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 438 (RD$ 1,214) | RD$ 1,450 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,422 (RD$ 12,253) | RD$ 28,000 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (RD$ 5,542) | RD$ 8,000 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 145 (RD$ 403) | RD$ 390 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (RD$ 189) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 809 (RD$ 2,242) | RD$ 2,500 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 432 (RD$ 1,198) | RD$ 1,500 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 550 (RD$ 1,524) | RD$ 3,000 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,517 (RD$ 4,203) | RD$ 4,500 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 175,000 (RD$ 484,942) | RD$ 700,000 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 58 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 200 (RD$ 554) | RD$ 2,300 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 522 (RD$ 1,446) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (RD$ 208) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 162 (RD$ 449) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 404 (RD$ 1,119) | RD$ 1,500 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 50 (RD$ 139) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (RD$ 129) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 32 (RD$ 90) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 120 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (RD$ 113) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (RD$ 199) | RD$ 350 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 412 (RD$ 1,141) | RD$ 1,200 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 104 (RD$ 288) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 584 (RD$ 1,617) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 527 (RD$ 1,460) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 (RD$ 194) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (RD$ 159) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (RD$ 95) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,000 (RD$ 30,482) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RD$ 9 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 395 (RD$ 1,094) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (RD$ 156) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 70,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 64,103 (Mex$ 23,133) in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco.
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