Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 183 (C$12) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 100 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (C$3.04) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (C$1.25) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (C$2.26) | C$4.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.08) | C$3.04 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (C$2.46) | C$4.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.33) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (C$1.55) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 244 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (C$1.72) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (C$0.89) | C$1.93 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,843 (C$937) | C$2,136 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,999 (C$442) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (C$77) | C$133 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,735 (C$552) | C$1,120 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,635 (C$293) | C$806 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 770 (C$49) | C$66 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 351 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,035 (C$507) | C$311 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,699 (C$107) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (C$5.55) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (C$3.41) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 848 (C$54) | C$60 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 552 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,345 (C$85) | C$98 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,227 (C$77) | C$117 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 255,638 (C$16,142) | C$22,942 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.27) | C$1.39 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 283 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 137 (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 517 (C$33) | C$77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 58 (C$3.65) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$2.74) | C$3.85 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (C$2.24) | C$4.28 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (C$1.46) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (C$1.22) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (C$5.52) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 298 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 675 (C$43) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 605 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (C$3.40) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (C$2.28) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,697 (C$549) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 522 (C$33) | C$35 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (C$3.33) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 191 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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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$2,960 (Mex$ 46,874) in Mazatlán.
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