Cost of living in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 213 (C$13) | C$20 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 104 (C$7) | C$10 | 34% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 49 (C$3.11) | C$5.78 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 20 (C$1.28) | C$1.98 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 37 (C$2.31) | C$4.18 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 24 (C$1.49) | C$3.04 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 75 (C$4.73) | C$10 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 41 (C$2.60) | C$4.24 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 (C$1.48) | C$3.76 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 23 (C$1.47) | C$3.41 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 284 (C$18) | C$19 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 24 (C$1.52) | C$2.48 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.17) | C$1.93 | 39% |
| Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,916 (C$879) | C$2,136 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,379 (C$403) | C$1,241 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,519 (C$96) | C$133 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,578 (C$542) | C$1,120 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,999 (C$252) | C$806 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 793 (C$50) | C$66 | 24% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 336 (C$21) | C$54 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 4,992 (C$315) | C$311 | 1% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,568 (C$99) | C$97 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 109 (C$7) | C$10 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 60 (C$3.76) | C$25 | 85% |
| Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 896 (C$57) | C$60 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 546 (C$34) | C$39 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,344 (C$85) | C$98 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,399 (C$88) | C$117 | 25% |
| Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 278,301 (C$17,573) | C$22,942 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.22) | C$1.39 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 506 (C$32) | C$67 | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 172 (C$11) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 63 (C$3.99) | C$8 | 52% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 235 (C$15) | C$22 | 32% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 700 (C$44) | C$77 | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 66 (C$4.16) | C$6 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 49 (C$3.08) | C$3.85 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 54 (C$3.44) | C$4.28 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 28 (C$1.77) | C$3.11 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 31 (C$1.94) | C$2.46 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 186 (C$12) | C$20 | 41% |
| Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Cuernavaca (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 256 (C$16) | C$52 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 149 (C$9) | C$26 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 664 (C$42) | C$117 | 64% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 700 (C$44) | C$96 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 83 (C$5.25) | C$9 | 44% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 66 (C$4.17) | C$5.42 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 41 (C$2.56) | C$7 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,445 (C$596) | C$647 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.13 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | 76% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 765 (C$48) | C$35 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 52 (C$3.30) | C$11 | 70% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,337 (Mex$ 52,850) in Cuernavaca.