Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 148 (€5.87) | €13 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (€3.65) | €7 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (€1.98) | €4.80 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (€0.92) | €1.48 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (€1.29) | €3.68 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (€0.60) | €1.58 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (€3.17) | €3.59 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (€1.38) | €1.77 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.76) | €0.81 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.95) | €1.31 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 142 (€5.64) | €7 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (€0.99) | €2.17 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.07) | €1.34 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,228 (€763) | €1,152 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,704 (€504) | €844 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 838 (€33) | €170 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,567 (€499) | €701 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,942 (€355) | €523 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 394 (€16) | €79 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 438 (€17) | €28 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,422 (€176) | €421 | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (€79) | €109 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 145 (€5.77) | €7 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (€2.71) | €6 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 809 (€32) | €63 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 432 (€17) | €35 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 550 (€22) | €71 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,517 (€60) | €89 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 175,000 (€6,948) | €15,286 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €1.21 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 200 (€8) | €42 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 522 (€21) | €12 | + 76% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€2.98) | €4.55 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 162 (€6) | €14 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 404 (€16) | €50 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 50 (€1.99) | €3.53 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (€1.85) | €3.60 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 32 (€1.29) | €3.64 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.20) | €1.97 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (€1.62) | €2.40 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (€2.85) | €13 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 412 (€16) | €37 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 104 (€4.13) | €17 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 584 (€23) | €26 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 527 (€21) | €44 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 (€2.79) | €8 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (€2.28) | €2.93 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (€1.36) | €2.96 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,000 (€437) | €504 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.09 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 395 (€16) | €59 | - 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (€2.24) | €4.77 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Limassol you would need to make just about €1,884 (Mex$ 47,439) in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco.
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