Cost of living in Ensenada (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Ensenada (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ensenada (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 143 (C$9) | C$20 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 101 (C$6) | C$10 | 37% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 39 (C$2.43) | C$5.78 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 18 (C$1.13) | C$1.98 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 40 (C$2.49) | C$4.18 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.16) | C$3.04 | 62% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 67 (C$4.17) | C$10 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 31 (C$1.97) | C$4.24 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 18 (C$1.09) | C$3.76 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 23 (C$1.45) | C$3.41 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 215 (C$13) | C$19 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 22 (C$1.38) | C$2.48 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 20 (C$1.22) | C$1.93 | 37% |
| Housing in Ensenada (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ensenada (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 9,980 (C$624) | C$2,136 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,596 (C$350) | C$1,241 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 557 (C$35) | C$133 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 6,066 (C$379) | C$1,120 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,473 (C$217) | C$806 | 73% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 274 (C$17) | C$66 | 74% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 351 (C$22) | C$54 | 59% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 8,297 (C$518) | C$311 | 67% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,528 (C$95) | C$97 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 73 (C$4.58) | C$10 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 78 (C$4.89) | C$25 | 81% |
| Clothes in Ensenada (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ensenada (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 644 (C$40) | C$60 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 655 (C$41) | C$39 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,087 (C$68) | C$98 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 819 (C$51) | C$117 | 56% |
| Transportation in Ensenada (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ensenada (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 272,143 (C$17,006) | C$22,942 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 18 (C$1.13) | C$1.39 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 618 (C$39) | C$67 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Ensenada (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ensenada (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 73 (C$4.53) | C$8 | 45% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 180 (C$11) | C$22 | 48% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 518 (C$32) | C$77 | 58% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 79 (C$4.92) | C$6 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 52 (C$3.27) | C$3.85 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 51 (C$3.22) | C$4.28 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 32 (C$2.03) | C$3.11 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 36 (C$2.25) | C$2.46 | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 85 (C$5.33) | C$20 | 73% |
| Entertainment in Ensenada (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ensenada (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 319 (C$20) | C$52 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 127 (C$8) | C$26 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 780 (C$49) | C$117 | 59% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 599 (C$37) | C$96 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 71 (C$4.43) | C$9 | 53% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 57 (C$3.56) | C$5.42 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 40 (C$2.47) | C$7 | 63% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 8,654 (C$541) | C$647 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 2.67 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 556 (C$35) | C$35 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 48 (C$2.99) | C$11 | 73% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,898 (Mex$ 46,369) in Ensenada.