Cost of living in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ciudad Juárez | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 320 (C$22) | C$22 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 203 (C$14) | C$13 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 77 (C$5.26) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (C$1.96) | C$2.39 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (C$3.20) | C$4.45 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.60) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 83 (C$5.70) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (C$2.81) | C$4.85 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (C$1.54) | C$3.95 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (C$2.02) | C$3.50 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 281 (C$19) | C$21 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (C$2.60) | C$2.68 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$2.16 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ciudad Juárez | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,239 (C$1,254) | C$2,283 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,815 (C$881) | C$1,488 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,953 (C$134) | C$120 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,251 (C$842) | C$1,347 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,839 (C$608) | C$985 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 891 (C$61) | C$69 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (C$29) | C$60 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,596 (C$385) | C$311 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,738 (C$188) | C$140 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 177 (C$12) | C$23 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ciudad Juárez | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 861 (C$59) | C$68 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 540 (C$37) | C$41 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,760 (C$121) | C$108 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,282 (C$88) | C$120 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ciudad Juárez | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 288,928 (C$19,869) | C$24,609 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (C$1.23) | C$1.68 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 546 (C$38) | C$60 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 278 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ciudad Juárez | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 226 (C$16) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 601 (C$41) | C$77 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 71 (C$4.89) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (C$4.04) | C$4.17 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (C$5.04) | C$4.59 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (C$2.23) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 (C$2.68) | C$3.02 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ciudad Juárez | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 280 (C$19) | C$61 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 127 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 745 (C$51) | C$118 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 702 (C$48) | C$107 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 120 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 92 (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,905 (C$681) | C$647 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.82 (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 596 (C$41) | C$38 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (C$4.75) | C$13 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 172 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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