- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Ciudad Lopez Mateos
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ciudad Lopez Mateos, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (C$3.55) | C$14 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.97) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 35 (C$2.49) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (C$1.28) | C$2.38 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (C$1.99) | C$4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.78) | C$2.62 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (C$3.55) | C$3.73 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.90 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (C$2.13) | C$2.89 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 180 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (C$2.13) | C$2.31 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.07) | C$1.76 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,000 (C$1,279) | C$1,186 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 (C$213) | C$982 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$117 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 20,000 (C$1,421) | C$919 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,000 (C$355) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (C$21) | C$39 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,000 (C$355) | C$392 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (C$43) | C$61 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 600 (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 800 (C$57) | C$95 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (C$71) | C$87 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (C$0.99) | C$1.19 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 500 (C$36) | C$47 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 31% 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$85 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.21 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 400 (C$28) | C$43 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (C$11) | C$27 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,000 (C$71) | C$84 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$93 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.44 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (C$2.84) | C$5.57 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 2,000 (C$142) | C$34 | + 318% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ciudad Lopez Mateos (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,156
(Mex$ 44,410)
in Ciudad Lopez Mateos.
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