Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 206 (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 126 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (C$3.79) | C$5.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (C$1.62) | C$1.85 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (C$2.14) | C$4.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.27) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (C$4.76) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (C$2.43) | C$4.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.32) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (C$1.57) | C$3.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (C$15) | C$18 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.79) | C$2.48 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (C$1.40) | C$1.93 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,099 (C$1,004) | C$2,136 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,497 (C$392) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,224 (C$87) | C$133 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,924 (C$493) | C$1,120 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,472 (C$247) | C$806 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 799 (C$57) | C$66 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 356 (C$25) | C$50 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,973 (C$568) | C$322 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,731 (C$123) | C$96 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (C$5.48) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 826 (C$59) | C$61 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 534 (C$38) | C$38 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,506 (C$107) | C$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,020 (C$73) | C$112 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 336,402 (C$23,962) | C$22,935 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 477 (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 134 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 57 (C$4.06) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 188 (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 379 (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.89) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.77) | C$3.78 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.60) | C$4.28 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (C$1.77) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 108 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 281 (C$20) | C$50 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 124 (C$9) | C$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,948 (C$139) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 573 (C$41) | C$94 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 (C$5.46) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (C$3.80) | C$5.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (C$2.62) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,181 (C$654) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.44 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 813 (C$58) | C$36 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (C$3.54) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 435 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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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$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,921 (Mex$ 55,050) in Chihuahua.
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