Cost of living in Culiacán (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Culiacán | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 200 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (C$3.46) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (C$1.29) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (C$2.13) | C$4.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.48) | C$3.17 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (C$4.58) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (C$2.64) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.64) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.39) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 247 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (C$2.05) | C$2.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (C$1.55) | C$1.93 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Culiacán | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,841 (C$831) | C$2,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,521 (C$357) | C$1,233 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,003 (C$65) | C$124 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,771 (C$503) | C$1,120 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,579 (C$296) | C$805 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 910 (C$59) | C$66 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 372 (C$24) | C$54 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,278 (C$471) | C$311 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,928 (C$125) | C$97 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 117 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 60 (C$3.89) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Culiacán | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 748 (C$48) | C$60 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 643 (C$42) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,599 (C$104) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,313 (C$85) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Culiacán | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 296,462 (C$19,197) | C$22,942 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.23) | C$1.40 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 490 (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 162 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Culiacán | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 76 (C$4.95) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 159 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 498 (C$32) | C$77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 52 (C$3.36) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (C$2.94) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (C$3.64) | C$4.33 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$1.78) | C$3.16 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (C$2.29) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Culiacán | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 307 (C$20) | C$51 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (C$9) | C$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 601 (C$39) | C$135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 517 (C$33) | C$96 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 87 (C$5.66) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 (C$3.94) | C$5.42 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (C$1.82) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,973 (C$646) | C$647 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.23 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 586 (C$38) | C$37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (C$4.21) | C$11 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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