Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 58% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 297 (1,096 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 138 (510 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (206 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (90 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (127 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (66 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (247 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (127 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (69 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (77 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (810 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (100 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (63 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 149% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,968 (44,158 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,473 (20,193 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,080 (3,984 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,020 (25,901 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,645 (13,449 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 501 (1,849 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 337 (1,242 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (27,477 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,825 (6,732 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 78 (289 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (442 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 (3,086 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 (2,163 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,537 (5,670 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,100 (4,057 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 281,962 (1,040,357 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (69 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 541 (1,996 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 (579 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 40 (148 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 (704 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 363 (1,338 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 62 (227 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (194 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (198 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (103 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (105 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 131 (484 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 229 (843 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (521 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,032 (3,809 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 556 (2,052 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 (337 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (253 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (120 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,295 (34,295 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 (5.77 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 708 (2,613 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (206 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 454 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 109,252 Ngultrum (Mex$ 29,610) in Chihuahua to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 105,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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