Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Halifax | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 149 (C$12) | C$21 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 97 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$9 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (C$1.84) | C$3.10 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (C$2.72) | C$6 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$8 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (C$6) | C$13 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.23 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (C$2.08) | C$4.90 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 169 (C$14) | C$29 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 26 (C$2.08) | C$2.78 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 30 (C$2.43) | C$2.17 | + 12% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Halifax | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,803 (C$1,673) | C$2,344 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,471 (C$1,164) | C$2,269 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 958 (C$77) | C$268 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,394 (C$997) | C$2,023 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,233 (C$662) | C$1,246 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 486 (C$39) | C$166 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 419 (C$34) | C$87 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,733 (C$622) | C$419 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,368 (C$271) | C$187 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 159 (C$13) | C$14 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (C$6) | C$24 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Halifax | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 640 (C$51) | C$82 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$57 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 673 (C$54) | C$154 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,310 (C$105) | C$161 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Halifax | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 241,668 (C$19,432) | C$34,240 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (C$1.72) | C$1.71 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 351 (C$28) | C$83 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 507 (C$41) | C$44 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Halifax | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$13 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$21 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 457 (C$37) | C$98 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$10 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.99) | C$6 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 37 (C$2.96) | C$6 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (C$2.40) | C$4.27 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (C$2.92) | C$3.45 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Halifax | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (C$30) | C$69 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 99 (C$8) | C$31 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$105 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 479 (C$38) | C$132 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 (C$5.64) | C$11 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 48 (C$3.82) | C$5.43 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (C$2.97) | C$8 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,116 (C$653) | C$551 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.62 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$76 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 63 (C$5.07) | C$20 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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