Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is about the same as in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico)
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Manzanillo, Colima | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 135 | Mex$ 247 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 98 | Mex$ 203 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 | Mex$ 26 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 | Mex$ 46 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 | Mex$ 58 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 | Mex$ 22 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 152 | Mex$ 274 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 | Mex$ 28 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 | Mex$ 19 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 28% more expensive than in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Manzanillo, Colima | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,918 | Mex$ 10,343 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,280 | Mex$ 6,150 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 838 | Mex$ 1,596 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,485 | Mex$ 6,096 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,233 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 486 | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,733 | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 4,009 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 159 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 72 | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is about the same as in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Manzanillo, Colima | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 640 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 673 | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,513 | - | - | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Manzanillo, Colima | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 241,668 | Mex$ 391,319 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 | Mex$ 20 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 279 | Mex$ 467 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 431 | Mex$ 95 | + 353% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is about the same as in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Manzanillo, Colima | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 406 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 37 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is about the same as in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) | ||||
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Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Manzanillo, Colima | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 99 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 503 | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,350 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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