- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Chihuahua
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 127 (C$9) | C$14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 77 (C$5.67) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 83 (C$6) | C$6 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.25) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (C$2.91) | C$4.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.55) | C$2.62 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 97 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 26 (C$1.94) | C$3.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.12) | C$2.90 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.55) | C$2.89 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (C$1.67) | C$2.31 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.08) | C$1.76 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,840 (C$578) | C$1,186 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,083 (C$374) | C$982 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,375 (C$101) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,776 (C$646) | C$919 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,479 (C$256) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 984 (C$72) | C$64 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 428 (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,989 (C$515) | C$392 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,907 (C$140) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 37 (C$2.70) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 729 (C$54) | C$61 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 623 (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,041 (C$77) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 282,326 (C$20,798) | C$22,684 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.20) | C$1.19 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 461 (C$34) | C$47 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 176 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 227 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 519 (C$38) | C$85 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (C$5.04) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (C$4.18) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.95) | C$3.90 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$2.09) | C$3.21 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.88) | C$2.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 125 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 414 (C$30) | C$43 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 123 (C$9) | C$27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,310 (C$97) | C$84 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 802 (C$59) | C$93 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 85 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 (C$4.74) | C$5.44 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.49) | C$5.57 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,922 (C$215) | C$141 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.91 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 569 (C$42) | C$34 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (C$3.42) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,112
(Mex$ 28,666)
in Chihuahua.
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