Cost of living in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
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Food in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
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Chilpancingo (Mexico) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
Mex$ 59 (RD$ 170) | RD$ 500 | 66% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
Mex$ 87 (RD$ 250) | RD$ 400 | 38% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
Mex$ 30 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 75 | 15% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
Mex$ 20 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 65 | 12% |
12 eggs, large | ||
Mex$ 36 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 70 | 48% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
Mex$ 10 (RD$ 29) | RD$ 60 | 52% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
Mex$ 40 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 243 | 53% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
Mex$ 30 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 80 | 8% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
Mex$ 15 (RD$ 43) | RD$ 50 | 14% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
Mex$ 18 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 120 | 56% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
Mex$ 80 (RD$ 230) | RD$ 800 | 71% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
Mex$ 21 (RD$ 61) | RD$ 65 | 6% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
Mex$ 10 (RD$ 29) | RD$ 40 | 28% |
Housing in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
Chilpancingo (Mexico) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
Mex$ 6,842 (RD$ 19,666) | RD$ 22,000 | 11% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
Mex$ 2,744 (RD$ 7,887) | RD$ 16,000 | 51% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
Mex$ 585 (RD$ 1,680) | RD$ 3,500 | 52% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
Mex$ 2,946 (RD$ 8,466) | RD$ 18,000 | 53% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
Mex$ 2,000 (RD$ 5,748) | RD$ 11,000 | 48% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
Mex$ 650 (RD$ 1,868) | RD$ 2,500 | 25% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
Mex$ 480 (RD$ 1,380) | RD$ 1,450 | 5% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
Mex$ 16,000 (RD$ 45,988) | RD$ 28,000 | 64% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
Mex$ 1,500 (RD$ 4,311) | RD$ 8,000 | 46% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
Mex$ 60 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 390 | 56% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
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Clothes in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
Chilpancingo (Mexico) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
Mex$ 1,000 (RD$ 2,874) | RD$ 2,500 | 15% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
Mex$ 700 (RD$ 2,012) | RD$ 1,500 | 34% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
Mex$ 1,200 (RD$ 3,449) | RD$ 3,000 | 15% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
Mex$ 400 (RD$ 1,150) | RD$ 4,500 | 74% |
Transportation in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
Chilpancingo (Mexico) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
Mex$ 320,000 (RD$ 919,755) | RD$ 700,000 | 31% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
Mex$ 17 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 58 | 16% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
Mex$ 275 (RD$ 790) | RD$ 2,300 | 66% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
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Personal Care in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
Chilpancingo (Mexico) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
Mex$ 120 (RD$ 345) | - | - |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
Mex$ 100 (RD$ 287) | - | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
Mex$ 555 (RD$ 1,594) | RD$ 1,500 | 6% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
Mex$ 65 (RD$ 187) | - | - |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
Mex$ 44 (RD$ 126) | - | - |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
Mex$ 64 (RD$ 185) | - | - |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
Mex$ 22 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 120 | 47% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
Mex$ 25 (RD$ 72) | - | - |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
Mex$ 50 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 350 | 59% |
Entertainment in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
Chilpancingo (Mexico) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
Mex$ 136 (RD$ 391) | RD$ 1,200 | 67% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
Mex$ 129 (RD$ 370) | - | - |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
Mex$ 400 (RD$ 1,150) | - | - |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
Mex$ 468 (RD$ 1,345) | - | - |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
Mex$ 84 (RD$ 241) | - | - |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
Mex$ 45 (RD$ 129) | - | - |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
Mex$ 21 (RD$ 62) | - | - |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
Mex$ 10,000 (RD$ 28,742) | - | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
Mex$ 1.00 (RD$ 2.87) | RD$ 9 | 68% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
Mex$ 248 (RD$ 712) | - | - |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
Mex$ 48 (RD$ 138) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 67,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 49,661 (Mex$ 17,278) in Chilpancingo.