- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Celaya
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Celaya, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Celaya (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 151 (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.66) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (C$3.61) | C$5.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$0.96) | C$2.17 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 12 (C$0.83) | C$4.84 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.03) | C$2.90 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 (C$3.21) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (C$3.27) | C$4.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 (C$0.83) | C$3.31 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 15 (C$1.03) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 170 (C$12) | C$16 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 19 (C$1.28) | C$2.51 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 (C$0.72) | C$2.07 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Celaya (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,197 (C$495) | C$1,576 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,303 (C$227) | C$1,122 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 180 (C$12) | C$109 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 2,600 (C$179) | C$1,019 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,000 (C$138) | C$774 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 533 (C$37) | C$40 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,750 (C$671) | C$377 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (C$103) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$2.92) | C$9 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$23 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Celaya (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 750 (C$52) | C$59 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 800 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,450 (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 920 (C$63) | C$92 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Celaya (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 198,333 (C$13,649) | C$22,749 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (C$0.92) | C$1.26 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 170 (C$12) | C$65 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Celaya (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.61) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 250 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 275 (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 40 (C$2.75) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$2.92) | C$3.72 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (C$3.79) | C$2.83 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (C$5.51) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Celaya (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 257 (C$18) | C$46 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 125 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 200 (C$14) | C$101 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 433 (C$30) | C$87 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 (C$4.82) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$5.53 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (C$2.41) | C$5.67 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.10 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 350 (C$24) | C$35 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 38 (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Celaya (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,967
(Mex$ 28,580)
in Celaya.
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