- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Mazatlán
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 80 (C$5.53) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.79) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (C$2.94) | C$5.67 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$0.96) | C$2.40 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.76) | C$4.13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$0.99) | C$2.54 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 39 (C$2.70) | C$9 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (C$2.25) | C$3.55 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.26) | C$3.02 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (C$1.13) | C$2.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 145 (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$2.18 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (C$0.84) | C$1.87 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,653 (C$738) | C$1,186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,401 (C$374) | C$982 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,180 (C$82) | C$104 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,984 (C$415) | C$919 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,511 (C$243) | C$695 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 597 (C$41) | C$64 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,994 (C$554) | C$393 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,235 (C$86) | C$111 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.86) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 60 (C$4.17) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 553 (C$38) | C$61 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 551 (C$38) | C$41 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,338 (C$93) | C$95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 887 (C$61) | C$87 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 215,333 (C$14,925) | C$23,851 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$1.02) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 379 (C$26) | C$47 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 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$4.22) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 92 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 425 (C$29) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 41 (C$2.86) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.65) | C$2.88 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 31 (C$2.13) | C$3.82 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (C$1.28) | C$3.16 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 18 (C$1.25) | C$2.53 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (C$3.96) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 189 (C$13) | C$45 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 84 (C$5.85) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 387 (C$27) | C$84 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 504 (C$35) | C$89 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 56 (C$3.86) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 32 (C$2.25) | C$5.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 24 (C$1.64) | C$5.43 | - 70% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.95 (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 358 (C$25) | C$34 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$3.13) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 183 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,737
(Mex$ 25,060)
in Mazatlán.
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