- Cost of Living
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- Ciudad Lopez Mateos
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Cost of living in Ciudad Lopez Mateos, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (C$3.46) | C$15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.84) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 35 (C$2.42) | C$5.69 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (C$1.24) | C$2.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (C$1.94) | C$4.81 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.73) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (C$4.15) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (C$3.46) | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.34 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (C$2.07) | C$3.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 180 (C$12) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (C$2.07) | C$2.41 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$2.01 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,000 (C$1,244) | C$1,651 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 (C$207) | C$1,142 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$102 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 20,000 (C$1,382) | C$1,038 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,000 (C$346) | C$779 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (C$21) | C$39 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,000 (C$346) | C$351 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$86 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (C$41) | C$59 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 600 (C$41) | C$40 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 800 (C$55) | C$93 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (C$69) | C$92 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (C$0.97) | C$1.27 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 500 (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 200 (C$14) | C$82 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.09 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 400 (C$28) | C$46 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,000 (C$69) | C$101 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.34 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (C$2.76) | C$5.67 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 2,000 (C$138) | C$35 | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 241 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06912
CAD
/
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Cost of living in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,804
(Mex$ 55,039)
in Ciudad Lopez Mateos.
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