- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Mazatlán
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 73 (C$5.18) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.91) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (C$3.01) | C$6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$0.99) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.80) | C$4.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$1.01) | C$2.62 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 39 (C$2.76) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (C$2.31) | C$3.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.29) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (C$1.16) | C$2.89 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 145 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.43) | C$2.31 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (C$0.86) | C$1.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,979 (C$709) | C$1,186 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,104 (C$363) | C$982 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,180 (C$84) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,297 (C$447) | C$919 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,342 (C$237) | C$695 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 597 (C$42) | C$64 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 434 (C$31) | C$39 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,994 (C$568) | C$392 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,235 (C$88) | C$111 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.98) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 57 (C$4.07) | C$26 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 553 (C$39) | C$61 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 551 (C$39) | C$41 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,338 (C$95) | C$95 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 887 (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 215,333 (C$15,301) | C$22,684 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$1.19 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 379 (C$27) | C$47 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 286 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 61 (C$4.33) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 92 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 425 (C$30) | C$85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 41 (C$2.94) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.72) | C$3.90 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 31 (C$2.19) | C$3.90 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (C$1.31) | C$3.21 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 18 (C$1.28) | C$2.46 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (C$4.06) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 189 (C$13) | C$43 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 84 (C$6.00) | C$27 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 387 (C$27) | C$84 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 504 (C$36) | C$93 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 56 (C$3.96) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 32 (C$2.31) | C$5.44 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 24 (C$1.68) | C$5.57 | - 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 4,285 (C$304) | C$141 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.95 (C$0.21) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 358 (C$25) | C$34 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$3.20) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,736
(Mex$ 24,426)
in Mazatlán.
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