Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 297 (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (AU$3.43) | AU$5.27 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.46 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.09) | AU$5.06 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.09) | AU$4.83 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (AU$4.10) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.57 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.14) | AU$3.20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.24) | AU$5.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.70) | AU$2.82 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.05) | AU$2.67 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,968 (AU$735) | AU$2,894 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,473 (AU$336) | AU$2,147 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,080 (AU$66) | AU$238 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,687 (AU$410) | AU$1,809 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,645 (AU$224) | AU$1,422 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 501 (AU$31) | AU$159 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 337 (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (AU$457) | AU$354 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,825 (AU$112) | AU$212 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 78 (AU$4.80) | AU$12 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 (AU$51) | AU$101 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,537 (AU$94) | AU$129 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,100 (AU$68) | AU$131 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 261,233 (AU$16,037) | AU$27,303 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.15) | AU$1.38 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 (AU$35) | AU$160 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 40 (AU$2.47) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 (AU$12) | AU$24 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 363 (AU$22) | AU$72 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 62 (AU$3.78) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.23) | AU$4.47 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.30) | AU$5.32 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.71) | AU$2.55 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.01 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 131 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 229 (AU$14) | AU$51 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (AU$9) | AU$39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,032 (AU$63) | AU$226 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 556 (AU$34) | AU$78 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 (AU$5.61) | AU$16 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (AU$4.22) | AU$4.40 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (AU$2.00) | AU$10 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,295 (AU$571) | AU$634 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.25 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 708 (AU$43) | AU$72 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (AU$3.42) | AU$33 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,100 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,464 (Mex$ 56,434) in Chihuahua.
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