Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 91 | Mex$ 500 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 | Mex$ 207 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 | Mex$ 74 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 | Mex$ 28 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 | Mex$ 47 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 | Mex$ 35 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 58 | Mex$ 99 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 | Mex$ 44 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 | Mex$ 38 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 | Mex$ 83 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 | Mex$ 340 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 | Mex$ 36 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 | Mex$ 31 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,869 | Mex$ 16,116 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,506 | Mex$ 8,092 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,705 | Mex$ 733 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,299 | Mex$ 10,867 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,552 | Mex$ 4,640 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,388 | Mex$ 414 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 430 | Mex$ 347 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,134 | Mex$ 6,089 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,980 | Mex$ 2,024 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 89 | Mex$ 87 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 | Mex$ 119 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 719 | Mex$ 891 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 657 | Mex$ 662 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,188 | Mex$ 1,828 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 817 | Mex$ 1,213 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,488 | Mex$ 280,549 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 | Mex$ 22 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 | Mex$ 807 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 123 | Mex$ 207 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 | Mex$ 84 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 251 | Mex$ 128 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 514 | Mex$ 471 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 | Mex$ 92 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 | Mex$ 61 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 | Mex$ 55 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 | Mex$ 39 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 | Mex$ 35 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 | Mex$ 351 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is about the same as in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 321 | Mex$ 320 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 | Mex$ 137 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 580 | Mex$ 996 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 621 | Mex$ 636 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 80 | Mex$ 107 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 | Mex$ 73 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 | Mex$ 31 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,888 | Mex$ 9,917 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.59 | Mex$ 2.53 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 581 | Mex$ 662 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 | Mex$ 68 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 352 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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