Cost of living
Chiapas compared to Baja California (Mexico)
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Overview comparison
ChiapasBaja California (Mexico)
Consumer prices in Chiapas are roughly 63% higher than in Baja California (Mexico).
Cost of living
| Item | Chiapas | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,258 | 782 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,414 | 2,816 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,038 | 505 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,017 | 1,812 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,533.38 | 327.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,732.36 | 930.26 |
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| Food person | 670 | 291 |
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| Food family | 1,328 | 810 |
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| Transport person | 81.87 | 140.55 |
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| Transport family | 269.68 | 393 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.98 years | 73.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiapas | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.94 | 8.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.62 | 34.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.65 | 7.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.13 | 2.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.9 | 2.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.29 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiapas | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,438.43 | 377.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,237.78 | 299.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,993.9 | 914.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,261.87 | 666.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.78 | 36.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 197.9 | 60.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.59 | 43.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiapas | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.01 | 9.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,769 | 863 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,775 | 593 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.04% | 32.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.92 | 17.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiapas | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.97 | 2.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.24 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.15 | 7.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.79 | 6.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.15 | 8.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.6 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Chiapas | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.22 | 30.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.75 | 3.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 106.09 | 41.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.45 | 9.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.82 | 51.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.36 | 82.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,675.52 | 255.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,844 | 8,707 |
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