- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Cuernavaca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 74 (C$5.08) | C$15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.36) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (C$2.54) | C$5.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.07) | C$2.17 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.73) | C$4.84 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.20) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 (C$3.24) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 26 (C$1.75) | C$4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$0.98) | C$3.31 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (C$1.15) | C$3.07 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.64) | C$2.51 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (C$0.97) | C$2.07 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,893 (C$612) | C$1,576 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,000 (C$413) | C$1,122 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 758 (C$52) | C$109 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,667 (C$528) | C$1,019 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,286 (C$364) | C$774 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 600 (C$41) | C$66 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 408 (C$28) | C$40 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,648 (C$595) | C$377 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,585 (C$109) | C$98 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (C$4.26) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 44 (C$3.00) | C$23 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (C$55) | C$59 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 (C$40) | C$40 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,143 (C$79) | C$93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 871 (C$60) | C$92 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 232,711 (C$16,015) | C$22,749 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (C$0.90) | C$1.26 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 370 (C$25) | C$65 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 (C$7) | C$31 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.40) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 663 (C$46) | C$96 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.34) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (C$2.68) | C$3.72 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.44) | C$2.83 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (C$1.67) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (C$2.41) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (C$5.70) | C$19 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (C$25) | C$46 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 630 (C$43) | C$101 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 779 (C$54) | C$87 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 69 (C$4.77) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (C$2.95) | C$5.53 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.63) | C$5.67 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 8,750 (C$602) | C$549 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (C$0.27) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 733 (C$50) | C$35 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (C$3.35) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 274 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,366
(Mex$ 34,381)
in Cuernavaca.
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