Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 116% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Chihuahua | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 436 (1,757 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 174 (702 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (289 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (100 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (147 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (115 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 79 (316 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (198 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (107 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (91 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 283 (1,141 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (142 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (78 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Chihuahua | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,633 (67,033 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,145 (36,855 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 663 (2,673 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,566 (42,581 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,338 (17,480 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 369 (1,487 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (1,524 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,662 (22,817 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,872 (7,544 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 76 (305 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 121 (489 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Chihuahua | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 839 (3,381 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 523 (2,109 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,827 (7,362 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,169 (4,712 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Chihuahua | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 266,445 (1,073,783 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (89 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 544 (2,193 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 148 (597 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Chihuahua | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 55 (222 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 160 (646 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 436 (1,759 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 56 (227 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (242 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (236 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (136 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (115 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 329 (1,327 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Chihuahua | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 265 (1,069 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (563 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 810 (3,263 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 534 (2,153 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (345 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (288 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 31 (124 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,957 (40,127 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.54 (10 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 676 (2,723 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (251 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 252 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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