Cost of living in Culiacán, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 153 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (C$2.74) | C$5.78 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.16) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$1.89) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.39) | C$3.04 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 58 (C$3.56) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (C$2.24) | C$4.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.56) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.15) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 188 (C$11) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (C$1.68) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (C$1.09) | C$1.93 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,479 (C$640) | C$2,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,410 (C$453) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 992 (C$61) | C$133 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,821 (C$417) | C$1,120 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,537 (C$216) | C$806 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,096 (C$67) | C$66 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 377 (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,084 (C$433) | C$311 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,775 (C$108) | C$97 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.25) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 39 (C$2.39) | C$25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 652 (C$40) | C$60 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 546 (C$33) | C$39 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,292 (C$79) | C$98 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 845 (C$52) | C$117 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,335 (C$15,655) | C$22,935 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.16) | C$1.39 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 434 (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 153 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.12) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 476 (C$29) | C$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.14) | C$6 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.34) | C$3.85 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (C$3.19) | C$4.28 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (C$1.66) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (C$1.82) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (C$5.16) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 294 (C$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 124 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 637 (C$39) | C$117 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 574 (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 (C$4.72) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (C$3.19) | C$5.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (C$1.54) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,053 (C$614) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 582 (C$36) | C$35 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (C$2.99) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 209 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Culiacán (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,041 (Mex$ 49,794) in Culiacán.
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