Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 137 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 46 (C$3.27) | C$5.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.21) | C$1.85 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$2.21) | C$4.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (C$1.14) | C$3.04 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 51 (C$3.62) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (C$2.39) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.30) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.28) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 186 (C$13) | C$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.70) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$1.93 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,061 (C$1,072) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,691 (C$405) | C$1,241 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 885 (C$63) | C$133 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,634 (C$543) | C$1,120 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,020 (C$286) | C$806 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 657 (C$47) | C$66 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 351 (C$25) | C$50 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,115 (C$506) | C$322 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,592 (C$113) | C$96 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 91 (C$7) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 63 (C$4.47) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 730 (C$52) | C$61 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 555 (C$40) | C$38 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,342 (C$95) | C$96 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,059 (C$75) | C$112 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 233,341 (C$16,609) | C$22,935 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 428 (C$30) | C$67 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 274 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.80) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 103 (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 437 (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.53) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 42 (C$2.98) | C$3.78 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 32 (C$2.29) | C$4.28 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 20 (C$1.42) | C$3.11 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (C$1.37) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (C$5.20) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 279 (C$20) | C$50 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 98 (C$7) | C$27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 496 (C$35) | C$117 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 512 (C$36) | C$94 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 (C$5.17) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 39 (C$2.77) | C$5.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (C$1.99) | C$6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,000 (C$712) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.66 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 415 (C$30) | C$36 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (C$3.29) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 317 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,055 (Mex$ 42,916) in Mazatlán.
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