Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 134 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 86 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (C$3.70) | C$5.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (C$1.76) | C$1.98 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (C$2.31) | C$4.48 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$3.04 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 33 (C$2.33) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.38) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (C$1.71) | C$3.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 136 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.77) | C$2.48 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (C$1.83) | C$1.93 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 17,541 (C$1,227) | C$2,136 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,270 (C$788) | C$1,241 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,000 (C$70) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,889 (C$831) | C$1,120 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,806 (C$546) | C$806 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 428 (C$30) | C$66 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 448 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,422 (C$309) | C$311 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (C$140) | C$97 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 145 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 65 (C$4.52) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 809 (C$57) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 523 (C$37) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 550 (C$38) | C$98 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,664 (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 175,000 (C$12,236) | C$22,935 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.42) | C$1.42 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 200 (C$14) | C$67 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 528 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (C$5.24) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 187 (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 392 (C$27) | C$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.50) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 42 (C$2.90) | C$3.85 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 32 (C$2.27) | C$4.28 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (C$1.89) | C$3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (C$5.46) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 414 (C$29) | C$52 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 104 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 584 (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 493 (C$34) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 65 (C$4.54) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (C$4.02) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.39) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,000 (C$769) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 395 (C$28) | C$35 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (C$3.94) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 226 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,293 (Mex$ 47,096) in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco.
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