- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Mexico City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 48 (C$3.43) | C$14 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.97) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (C$4.50) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 11 (C$0.82) | C$2.38 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (C$2.29) | C$4.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.40) | C$2.62 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 36 (C$2.61) | C$9 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (C$2.65) | C$3.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.38) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 (C$0.83) | C$2.89 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (C$16) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.77) | C$2.31 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (C$1.26) | C$1.76 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,327 (C$740) | C$1,186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 13,046 (C$935) | C$982 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,692 (C$121) | C$117 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,205 (C$1,089) | C$919 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,587 (C$615) | C$695 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,847 (C$132) | C$64 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (C$31) | C$39 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,636 (C$619) | C$392 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,753 (C$126) | C$111 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 51 (C$3.63) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 915 (C$66) | C$61 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 697 (C$50) | C$41 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,540 (C$110) | C$95 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,666 (C$119) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 268,916 (C$19,264) | C$22,684 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 8 (C$0.59) | C$1.19 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 375 (C$27) | C$47 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 59 (C$4.25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 666 (C$48) | C$85 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 80 (C$5.76) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.34) | C$3.90 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (C$3.93) | C$3.90 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (C$2.15) | C$3.21 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (C$1.97) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 187 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 487 (C$35) | C$44 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 154 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,453 (C$104) | C$84 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 195 (C$14) | C$90 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 115 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (C$3.66) | C$5.98 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 19 (C$1.39) | C$5.61 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 4,243 (C$304) | C$141 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.07 (C$0.22) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,187 (C$85) | C$34 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.84) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,099 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,012
(Mex$ 28,088)
in Mexico City.
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