- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Mexico
- Vancouver
- Mérida
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Vancouver (Canada) and Mérida (Mexico)
| Food | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Mérida (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$17.47 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 114 | 93% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.98 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 74 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.09 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 42 | 83% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.97 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 13.43 | 179% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.65 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 21 | 119% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.36 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 15.25 | 178% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7.50 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 38 | 151% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.48 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.80 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 33 | 43% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.52 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 11.50 | 177% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18.68 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 137 | 72% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.51 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 17 | 86% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 15.50 | 88% |
| Housing | 223% | ||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 223% more expensive than in Mérida (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,883 (Mex$ 23,746) | Mex$ 4,714 | 404% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$81 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 1,520 | 33% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$44 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 454 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$625 (Mex$ 7,879) | Mex$ 10,333 | 24% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$171 (Mex$ 2,151) | Mex$ 1,400 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8.76 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 72 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 58 | 410% |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Mérida (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$63 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 633 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$48 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 683 | 12% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$92 (Mex$ 1,161) | Mex$ 957 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$93 (Mex$ 1,168) | Mex$ 513 | 128% |
| Transportation | 93% | ||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 93% more expensive than in Mérida (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,214 (Mex$ 317,912) | Mex$ 315,667 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.37 (Mex$ 17.27) | Mex$ 10.27 | 68% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$91 (Mex$ 1,152) | Mex$ 407 | 183% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$20 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 119 | 116% |
| Personal Care | 79% | ||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Mérida (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$11.09 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 74 | 90% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7.45 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 58 | 63% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.91 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 33 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.25 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 47 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.17 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 26 | 60% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 98 | 208% |
| Entertainment | 107% | ||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 107% more expensive than in Mérida (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$48 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 206 | 195% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 99 | 220% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$151 (Mex$ 1,908) | Mex$ 590 | 223% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$109 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 611 | 126% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9.72 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 55 | 123% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.17 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$6.32 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 28 | 188% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$153 (Mex$ 1,935) | Mex$ 1,550 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (Mex$ 3.89) | Mex$ 3.38 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$49 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 389 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$10.63 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 40 | 237% |
| TOTAL | 115% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,444 prices entered by 421 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 33,661
(C$2,670)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Mérida.