- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Mazatlán
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 78 (C$5.02) | C$15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 75 (C$4.81) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 40 (C$2.61) | C$5.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$0.89) | C$2.17 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.63) | C$4.84 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$0.92) | C$2.90 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 39 (C$2.50) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (C$2.09) | C$4.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.17) | C$3.31 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (C$1.05) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 132 (C$8) | C$16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.29) | C$2.51 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (C$0.78) | C$2.07 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,003 (C$773) | C$1,576 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,294 (C$341) | C$1,122 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,180 (C$76) | C$109 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,370 (C$475) | C$1,019 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,927 (C$253) | C$774 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 597 (C$38) | C$66 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 (C$26) | C$40 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,994 (C$515) | C$377 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,235 (C$80) | C$98 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.52) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 56 (C$3.61) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 575 (C$37) | C$59 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 551 (C$35) | C$40 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,328 (C$86) | C$93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 887 (C$57) | C$92 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 215,333 (C$13,868) | C$22,749 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$0.95) | C$1.27 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 398 (C$26) | C$65 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 296 (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 61 (C$3.92) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 92 (C$5.91) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 375 (C$24) | C$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 41 (C$2.66) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.47) | C$3.72 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 31 (C$1.98) | C$2.83 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (C$1.19) | C$3.09 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 18 (C$1.16) | C$2.46 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (C$3.68) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 190 (C$12) | C$46 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 86 (C$5.57) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 417 (C$27) | C$101 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 497 (C$32) | C$87 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 58 (C$3.72) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 32 (C$2.09) | C$5.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (C$1.77) | C$5.67 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.95 (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 359 (C$23) | C$35 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$2.90) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,944
(Mex$ 30,188)
in Mazatlán.
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