- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Morelia
- Montreal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Morelia (Mexico) and Montreal (Canada)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morelia (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 104 (C$8.66) | C$15.06 | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 57 (C$4.77) | C$8.06 | 41% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 40 (C$3.28) | C$6.07 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 11.83 (C$0.98) | C$2.49 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 20 (C$1.69) | C$3.51 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 7.50 (C$0.62) | C$3.64 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (C$3.15) | C$6.44 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 (C$2.25) | C$2.92 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (C$2.84) | C$3.15 | 10% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.76) | C$3.05 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 195 (C$16.19) | C$15.81 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17 (C$1.41) | C$2.19 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15.71 (C$1.30) | C$2.10 | 38% |
| Housing | 51% | ||
| Housing in Morelia (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 5,956 (C$494) | C$1,452 | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,033 (C$86) | C$112 | 23% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 743 (C$62) | C$46 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,438 (C$949) | C$568 | 67% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,467 (C$122) | C$127 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 168 (C$13.90) | C$8.93 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 102 (C$8.45) | C$22 | 61% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Morelia (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 589 (C$49) | C$69 | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 843 (C$70) | C$45 | 56% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,243 (C$103) | C$95 | 9% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 943 (C$78) | C$104 | 24% |
| Transportation | 40% | ||
| Transportation in Morelia (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 276,480 (C$22,950) | C$22,389 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.24 (C$0.85) | C$1.39 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 410 (C$34) | C$76 | 56% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 150 (C$12.46) | C$20 | 38% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Morelia (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 267 (C$22) | C$10.44 | 112% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 76 (C$6.33) | C$6.96 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$3.60) | C$3.77 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$3.60) | C$5.27 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (C$2.54) | C$2.71 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (C$1.92) | C$3.00 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (C$6.23) | C$23 | 73% |
| Entertainment | 25% | ||
| Entertainment in Morelia (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 260 (C$22) | C$48 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 (C$9.27) | C$23 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 643 (C$53) | C$136 | 61% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,013 (C$84) | C$105 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (C$7.10) | C$10.05 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (C$4.43) | C$4.04 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 25 (C$2.08) | C$6.04 | 66% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,500 (C$208) | C$130 | 60% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.02 (C$0.25) | C$0.32 | 23% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 960 (C$80) | C$52 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 44 (C$3.63) | C$9.49 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,754 prices entered by 421 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Morelia (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada)
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$1,979
(Mex$ 23,846)
in Morelia.