- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Culiacán
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Culiacán, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 127 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 67 (C$4.79) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 35 (C$2.52) | C$5.67 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.13) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 (C$1.68) | C$4.13 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.30) | C$2.54 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 36 (C$2.54) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (C$2.17) | C$3.55 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.79) | C$3.02 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 (C$0.95) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 162 (C$11) | C$15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 19 (C$1.37) | C$2.18 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 (C$0.91) | C$1.87 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,964 (C$424) | C$1,186 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,323 (C$378) | C$982 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 869 (C$62) | C$104 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,604 (C$398) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,563 (C$253) | C$695 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 800 (C$57) | C$64 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 404 (C$29) | C$39 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,609 (C$612) | C$393 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,955 (C$139) | C$111 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.49) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 51 (C$3.60) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 547 (C$39) | C$61 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 570 (C$41) | C$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 999 (C$71) | C$95 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 847 (C$60) | C$87 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 243,911 (C$17,340) | C$23,851 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11 (C$0.78) | C$1.19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 348 (C$25) | C$47 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 176 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (C$5.61) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 412 (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.87) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 33 (C$2.38) | C$2.88 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.61) | C$3.82 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (C$1.69) | C$3.16 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.81) | C$2.53 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (C$3.93) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 275 (C$20) | C$45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 131 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 269 (C$19) | C$84 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 500 (C$36) | C$89 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 71 (C$5.05) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 37 (C$2.60) | C$5.72 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 31 (C$2.19) | C$5.43 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,650 (C$188) | C$141 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.25 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 574 (C$41) | C$34 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 40 (C$2.83) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Culiacán (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,864
(Mex$ 26,225)
in Culiacán.
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