Cost of living in Chihuahua is 18% higher than in Melo (without rent).
Rent in Chihuahua is 16% more expensive than in Melo.
Cost of living including rent in Chihuahua is 17% higher than in Melo.
Food in Chihuahua is 17% more expensive than in Melo.
Transport in Chihuahua is 43% more expensive than in Melo.
| Chihuahua | Melo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chihuahua | Melo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.3 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.9 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.99 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.27 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 9.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.61 $ | 3.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.9 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.09 $ | 19.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.9 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.16 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.87 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.1 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53 $ | 74.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.1 $ | 38.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 258 $ | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 424 $ | 326 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 817 $ | 451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 586 $ | 2,590 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 596 $ | 1,963 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 703 $ | 741 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.38 % | 5.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.9 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.76 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 5.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.5 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.8 $ | 57.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 333 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,437 $ | 7,418 $ |