Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 229 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (C$3.00) | C$5.78 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.30) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (C$2.19) | C$4.18 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.59) | C$3.04 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (C$2.39) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.52) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (C$1.47) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 241 (C$15) | C$19 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (C$1.78) | C$2.48 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.28) | C$1.93 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,131 (C$1,518) | C$2,136 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,163 (C$856) | C$1,241 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 978 (C$59) | C$133 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,746 (C$1,072) | C$1,120 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,582 (C$519) | C$806 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 677 (C$41) | C$66 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 350 (C$21) | C$54 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (C$416) | C$311 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,966 (C$119) | C$97 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 108 (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 883 (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 742 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,611 (C$97) | C$98 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,226 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 374,345 (C$22,616) | C$22,935 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.19) | C$1.39 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 437 (C$26) | C$67 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 82 (C$4.94) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (C$5.10) | C$8 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 168 (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 695 (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (C$4.38) | C$6 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.05) | C$3.85 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (C$3.76) | C$4.28 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (C$2.19) | C$3.11 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (C$2.01) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 322 (C$19) | C$20 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 401 (C$24) | C$52 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 874 (C$53) | C$117 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 887 (C$54) | C$96 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 148 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (C$4.40) | C$5.42 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (C$2.97) | C$7 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,088 (C$670) | C$647 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.60 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,414 (C$85) | C$35 | + 141% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (C$3.96) | C$11 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,833 (Mex$ 63,450) in Mexico City.
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