- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Cuernavaca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 89 (C$5.91) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.17) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (C$2.45) | C$5.59 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.03) | C$2.09 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.67) | C$4.04 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.16) | C$2.54 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 (C$3.13) | C$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 26 (C$1.70) | C$3.55 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$0.95) | C$3.02 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (C$1.71) | C$2.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.59) | C$2.18 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (C$0.93) | C$1.87 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,156 (C$542) | C$1,209 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,167 (C$410) | C$1,030 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 758 (C$50) | C$104 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,786 (C$518) | C$919 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,286 (C$351) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 600 (C$40) | C$70 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 (C$27) | C$39 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,648 (C$575) | C$393 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,585 (C$105) | C$111 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (C$4.12) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 44 (C$2.89) | C$24 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (C$53) | C$56 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 663 (C$44) | C$38 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,183 (C$79) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 871 (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 232,711 (C$15,473) | C$23,851 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (C$0.87) | C$1.19 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 370 (C$25) | C$46 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.25) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 580 (C$39) | C$80 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.19) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (C$2.58) | C$2.88 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.32) | C$3.82 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (C$1.62) | C$3.16 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (C$2.33) | C$2.53 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (C$5.87) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (C$24) | C$45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 630 (C$42) | C$84 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 955 (C$63) | C$86 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 68 (C$4.49) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (C$2.85) | C$5.72 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (C$2.61) | C$5.57 | - 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Mex$ 8,750 (C$582) | C$850 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 733 (C$49) | C$34 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (C$3.17) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,134
(Mex$ 32,093)
in Cuernavaca.
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