- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Mexico City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 48 (C$3.30) | C$15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.78) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (C$5.00) | C$5.69 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 11 (C$0.79) | C$2.17 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$2.16) | C$4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$2.90 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 36 (C$2.51) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (C$2.51) | C$4.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.47) | C$3.31 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 (C$0.80) | C$3.07 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 222 (C$15) | C$16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.64) | C$2.51 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (C$1.21) | C$2.07 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,327 (C$712) | C$1,576 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 14,545 (C$1,003) | C$1,122 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,324 (C$91) | C$109 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 14,572 (C$1,005) | C$1,019 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,513 (C$587) | C$774 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,957 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (C$30) | C$40 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,693 (C$599) | C$377 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,752 (C$121) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 102 (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 821 (C$57) | C$59 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 687 (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,765 (C$122) | C$93 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,661 (C$115) | C$92 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 289,348 (C$19,949) | C$22,749 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 8 (C$0.56) | C$1.26 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 375 (C$26) | C$65 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 96 (C$7) | C$31 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 107 (C$7) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 213 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 705 (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.34) | C$3.72 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (C$3.93) | C$2.83 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (C$2.28) | C$3.09 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (C$2.25) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 174 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 471 (C$32) | C$46 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 152 (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,903 (C$131) | C$101 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 195 (C$13) | C$87 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 108 (C$7) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (C$3.49) | C$5.53 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 19 (C$1.34) | C$5.67 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,756 (C$673) | C$549 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.07 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,076 (C$74) | C$35 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.77) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,939 prices entered by 434 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,655
(Mex$ 38,511)
in Mexico City.
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