Cost of living in Chilpancingo, Mexico vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 59 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 500 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (RD$ 243) | RD$ 400 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 30 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 75 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 65 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 70 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 10 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 60 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 243 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 80 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (RD$ 42) | RD$ 50 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 120 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 80 (RD$ 223) | RD$ 800 | - 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 21 (RD$ 59) | RD$ 65 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 10 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 40 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,842 (RD$ 19,101) | RD$ 22,000 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 2,744 (RD$ 7,661) | RD$ 16,000 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 585 (RD$ 1,632) | RD$ 3,500 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 2,946 (RD$ 8,223) | RD$ 18,000 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 (RD$ 5,583) | RD$ 11,000 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 650 (RD$ 1,815) | RD$ 2,500 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 480 (RD$ 1,340) | RD$ 1,450 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 16,000 (RD$ 44,668) | RD$ 28,000 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (RD$ 4,188) | RD$ 8,000 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (RD$ 168) | RD$ 390 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,000 (RD$ 2,792) | RD$ 2,500 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (RD$ 1,954) | RD$ 1,500 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,200 (RD$ 3,350) | RD$ 3,000 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 (RD$ 1,117) | RD$ 4,500 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 320,000 (RD$ 893,353) | RD$ 700,000 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (RD$ 47) | RD$ 58 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 275 (RD$ 767) | RD$ 2,300 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 120 (RD$ 335) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (RD$ 279) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 555 (RD$ 1,548) | RD$ 1,500 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 65 (RD$ 181) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (RD$ 122) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (RD$ 180) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 120 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (RD$ 70) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (RD$ 140) | RD$ 350 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 136 (RD$ 379) | RD$ 1,200 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (RD$ 360) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 400 (RD$ 1,117) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 468 (RD$ 1,306) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 84 (RD$ 234) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (RD$ 126) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 21 (RD$ 60) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,000 (RD$ 27,917) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (RD$ 2.79) | RD$ 9 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 248 (RD$ 691) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (RD$ 134) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 69,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 50,167 (Mex$ 17,970) in Chilpancingo.
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