Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | El Paso, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 167 ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 ($5.38) | $10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 ($2.72) | $2.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 ($1.17) | $0.83 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 ($1.81) | $3.06 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 ($0.79) | $2.10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 74 ($3.65) | $4.82 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 ($1.58) | $3.02 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 ($0.92) | $1.13 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 ($1.24) | $5.99 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 192 ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 ($1.37) | $2.36 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 ($1.40) | $3.52 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | El Paso, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,423 ($1,103) | $1,347 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 15,035 ($740) | $944 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,099 ($54) | $179 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,079 ($693) | $826 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,165 ($451) | $624 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 669 ($33) | $135 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 442 ($22) | $50 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,604 ($374) | $273 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,192 ($157) | $78 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 147 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 ($4.25) | $11 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | El Paso, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 791 ($39) | $40 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 534 ($26) | $28 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,181 ($58) | $90 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,359 ($67) | $79 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | El Paso, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 281,495 ($13,852) | $21,638 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.11) | $0.86 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 343 ($17) | $39 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 513 ($25) | $17 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | El Paso, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 111 ($5.47) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 229 ($11) | $26 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 455 ($22) | $63 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 56 ($2.73) | $8 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 ($2.73) | $2.17 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 ($2.58) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 ($1.53) | $6 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 ($1.98) | $1.95 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 117 ($5.78) | $23 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | El Paso, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 373 ($18) | $38 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 103 ($5.06) | $21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 671 ($33) | $152 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 559 ($27) | $73 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 80 ($3.95) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 ($2.47) | $5.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 ($2.22) | $4.02 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,179 ($402) | $369 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 418 ($21) | $40 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 ($3.52) | $9 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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