Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 297 (RD$ 828) | RD$ 500 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (RD$ 387) | RD$ 400 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (RD$ 156) | RD$ 75 | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 65 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 70 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 60 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (RD$ 187) | RD$ 243 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 80 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 50 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 120 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (RD$ 612) | RD$ 800 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (RD$ 77) | RD$ 65 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 40 | + 19% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,968 (RD$ 33,388) | RD$ 22,000 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,473 (RD$ 15,268) | RD$ 16,000 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,080 (RD$ 3,012) | RD$ 3,500 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,687 (RD$ 18,655) | RD$ 18,000 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,645 (RD$ 10,169) | RD$ 11,000 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 501 (RD$ 1,398) | RD$ 2,500 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 337 (RD$ 939) | RD$ 1,450 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (RD$ 20,775) | RD$ 28,000 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,825 (RD$ 5,090) | RD$ 8,000 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 78 (RD$ 218) | RD$ 390 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (RD$ 334) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 (RD$ 2,333) | RD$ 2,500 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 (RD$ 1,635) | RD$ 1,500 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,537 (RD$ 4,287) | RD$ 3,000 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,100 (RD$ 3,068) | RD$ 4,500 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 261,233 (RD$ 728,777) | RD$ 700,000 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 58 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 (RD$ 1,581) | RD$ 2,300 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 (RD$ 438) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 40 (RD$ 112) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 (RD$ 533) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 363 (RD$ 1,012) | RD$ 1,500 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 62 (RD$ 172) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (RD$ 147) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (RD$ 150) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 120 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (RD$ 80) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 131 (RD$ 366) | RD$ 350 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 229 (RD$ 637) | RD$ 1,200 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (RD$ 394) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,032 (RD$ 2,880) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 556 (RD$ 1,552) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 (RD$ 255) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (RD$ 192) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (RD$ 91) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,295 (RD$ 25,930) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 (RD$ 4.36) | RD$ 9 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 708 (RD$ 1,975) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (RD$ 156) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 65,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 61,504 (Mex$ 22,046) in Chihuahua.
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