- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Ecatepec de Morelos
- Montreal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) and Montreal (Canada)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 95 (C$7.89) | C$15.06 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 63 (C$5.19) | C$8.06 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (C$3.49) | C$6.07 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.25) | C$2.49 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$2.08) | C$3.51 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14.50 (C$1.20) | C$3.64 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 27 (C$2.24) | C$6.44 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (C$2.45) | C$2.92 | 16% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.87) | C$3.15 | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 10 (C$0.83) | C$3.05 | 73% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 120 (C$9.96) | C$15.82 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 16 (C$1.33) | C$2.19 | 39% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15.50 (C$1.29) | C$2.08 | 38% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 3,250 (C$270) | C$1,452 | 81% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 850 (C$71) | C$112 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (C$25) | C$46 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,000 (C$747) | C$568 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,500 (C$125) | C$127 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (C$2.08) | C$8.93 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 250 (C$21) | C$22 | 5% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 3% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 700 (C$58) | C$69 | 16% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 750 (C$62) | C$45 | 39% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 800 (C$66) | C$95 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 550 (C$46) | C$104 | 56% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,389 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11.50 (C$0.95) | C$1.39 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 350 (C$29) | C$76 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$20 | - |
| Personal Care | 48% | ||
| Personal Care in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 56 (C$4.65) | C$10.44 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 25 (C$2.08) | C$6.96 | 70% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (C$2.99) | C$3.77 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (C$4.52) | C$5.27 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 17.50 (C$1.45) | C$2.71 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (C$1.87) | C$3.00 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 37 (C$3.03) | C$23 | 87% |
| Entertainment | 55% | ||
| Entertainment in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 150 (C$12.45) | C$48 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 98 (C$8.09) | C$23 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 500 (C$42) | C$136 | 69% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 550 (C$46) | C$105 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 50 (C$4.15) | C$10.05 | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 25 (C$2.08) | C$4.04 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 20 (C$1.66) | C$6.04 | 72% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,400 (C$116) | C$130 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.32 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 300 (C$25) | C$52 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 39 (C$3.24) | C$9.49 | 66% |
| TOTAL | 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,532 prices entered by 406 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Montreal
you would need to make just about C$1,522
(Mex$ 18,339)
in Ecatepec de Morelos.