- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Chihuahua
- Montreal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chihuahua (Mexico) and Montreal (Canada)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 138 (C$11.47) | C$15.06 | 24% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 73 (C$6.05) | C$8.06 | 25% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (C$4.22) | C$6.07 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16.67 (C$1.38) | C$2.49 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (C$2.90) | C$3.51 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18.25 (C$1.51) | C$3.64 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 43 (C$3.56) | C$6.44 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 (C$2.28) | C$2.92 | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.49) | C$3.15 | 53% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (C$1.97) | C$3.05 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 203 (C$16.82) | C$15.81 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (C$2.08) | C$2.19 | 5% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (C$2.31) | C$2.10 | 10% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 4,000 (C$332) | C$1,452 | 77% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,256 (C$104) | C$112 | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 594 (C$49) | C$46 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,333 (C$941) | C$568 | 66% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,833 (C$152) | C$127 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (C$6.09) | C$8.93 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 100 (C$8.29) | C$22 | 62% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 621 (C$52) | C$69 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 671 (C$56) | C$45 | 24% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,180 (C$98) | C$95 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 950 (C$79) | C$104 | 24% |
| Transportation | 61% | ||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 156,257 (C$12,971) | C$22,389 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.91 (C$0.91) | C$1.39 | 35% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 250 (C$21) | C$76 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 167 (C$13.87) | C$20 | 31% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 102 (C$8.44) | C$10.44 | 19% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (C$5.36) | C$6.96 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (C$3.18) | C$3.77 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$4.07) | C$5.27 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (C$2.45) | C$2.71 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (C$2.56) | C$3.00 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 106 (C$8.83) | C$23 | 62% |
| Entertainment | 36% | ||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 258 (C$21) | C$48 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (C$11.62) | C$23 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 809 (C$67) | C$136 | 51% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 611 (C$51) | C$105 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 96 (C$7.99) | C$10.05 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (C$4.46) | C$4.04 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 29 (C$2.37) | C$6.04 | 61% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,875 (C$239) | C$130 | 84% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.95 (C$0.25) | C$0.32 | 24% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 533 (C$44) | C$52 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 36 (C$2.97) | C$9.49 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,762 prices entered by 425 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Montreal
you would need to make just about C$1,390
(Mex$ 16,745)
in Chihuahua.