Cost of living in Chihuahua is 8% lower than in Lima (without rent).
Rent in Chihuahua is 20% cheaper than in Lima.
Cost of living including rent in Chihuahua is 13% lower than in Lima.
Food in Chihuahua is 31% more expensive than in Lima.
Transport in Chihuahua is 62% cheaper than in Lima.
| Chihuahua | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chihuahua | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.3 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.9 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.99 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.61 $ | 5.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.9 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.09 $ | 19.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.9 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.16 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.87 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 1.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.1 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.1 $ | 24.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 258 $ | 342 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 424 $ | 625 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 527 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 817 $ | 948 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 586 $ | 1,773 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 596 $ | 1,434 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 703 $ | 444 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.38 % | 10.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.9 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.76 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 9.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.5 $ | 83.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.8 $ | 36.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,437 $ | 8,320 $ |