Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 297 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (AU$3.47) | AU$4.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.27 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.99 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (AU$1.11) | AU$4.99 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (AU$4.16) | AU$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (AU$2.14) | AU$4.35 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.16) | AU$3.46 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.25) | AU$4.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.13 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.06) | AU$1.79 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,968 (AU$744) | AU$2,461 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,473 (AU$340) | AU$1,879 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,080 (AU$67) | AU$140 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,687 (AU$416) | AU$1,843 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,645 (AU$227) | AU$1,301 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 501 (AU$31) | AU$92 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 337 (AU$21) | AU$52 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (AU$463) | AU$573 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,825 (AU$114) | AU$177 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 78 (AU$4.87) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 (AU$52) | AU$100 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 (AU$36) | AU$60 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,537 (AU$96) | AU$157 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,100 (AU$68) | AU$117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 261,233 (AU$16,251) | AU$25,963 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.17) | AU$1.45 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 (AU$35) | AU$100 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 40 (AU$2.50) | AU$12 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 363 (AU$23) | AU$71 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 62 (AU$3.83) | AU$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.27) | AU$4.60 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.34) | AU$5.36 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.19 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.77) | AU$3.88 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 131 (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 229 (AU$14) | AU$52 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,032 (AU$64) | AU$162 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 556 (AU$35) | AU$108 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 (AU$5.68) | AU$14 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (AU$4.27) | AU$4.46 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (AU$2.03) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,295 (AU$578) | AU$594 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 708 (AU$44) | AU$53 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (AU$3.47) | AU$27 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 500 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,400 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,190 (Mex$ 51,282) in Chihuahua.
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