- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Cuernavaca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 89 (C$7) | C$14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.73) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (C$2.72) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.14) | C$2.38 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.85) | C$4.08 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.29) | C$2.62 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 (C$3.46) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 26 (C$1.88) | C$3.73 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$1.05) | C$2.90 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (C$1.89) | C$2.89 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 118 (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.76) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (C$1.03) | C$1.76 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,672 (C$639) | C$1,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,282 (C$463) | C$982 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 721 (C$53) | C$117 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,953 (C$586) | C$919 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,943 (C$364) | C$695 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,177 (C$87) | C$64 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,648 (C$637) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,585 (C$117) | C$111 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (C$4.56) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 45 (C$3.31) | C$26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 786 (C$58) | C$61 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 663 (C$49) | C$41 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,183 (C$87) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 871 (C$64) | C$87 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 241,498 (C$17,790) | C$22,684 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (C$0.95) | C$1.19 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 370 (C$27) | C$47 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.71) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (C$40) | C$85 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.64) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (C$2.86) | C$3.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.68) | C$3.90 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (C$1.79) | C$3.21 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (C$27) | C$43 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 630 (C$46) | C$84 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 955 (C$70) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 68 (C$4.97) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (C$3.16) | C$5.44 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (C$2.89) | C$5.57 | - 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,900 (C$140) | C$141 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (C$0.29) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 733 (C$54) | C$34 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (C$3.51) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 46% 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$1,929
(Mex$ 26,190)
in Cuernavaca.
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