- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Mexico City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 48 (C$3.06) | C$15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.44) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (C$4.13) | C$5.69 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 11 (C$0.73) | C$2.05 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (C$2.03) | C$4.81 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.33) | C$2.90 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 36 (C$2.33) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (C$2.40) | C$4.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.44) | C$3.34 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 (C$0.74) | C$3.36 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 231 (C$15) | C$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.53) | C$2.41 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (C$1.12) | C$2.01 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,327 (C$661) | C$1,651 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 14,197 (C$909) | C$1,142 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,564 (C$100) | C$102 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 13,905 (C$890) | C$1,038 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,980 (C$511) | C$779 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,826 (C$117) | C$66 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (C$28) | C$39 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,655 (C$554) | C$351 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,775 (C$114) | C$86 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 125 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (C$54) | C$59 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 682 (C$44) | C$40 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,775 (C$114) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,703 (C$109) | C$92 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 306,455 (C$19,613) | C$22,749 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 8 (C$0.52) | C$1.27 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 375 (C$24) | C$67 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 98 (C$6) | C$31 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 88 (C$5.64) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 221 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 700 (C$45) | C$96 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 56 (C$3.56) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (C$3.33) | C$3.72 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (C$3.60) | C$2.83 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (C$1.99) | C$3.09 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 158 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 483 (C$31) | C$46 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 146 (C$9) | C$26 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,857 (C$119) | C$101 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 195 (C$12) | C$85 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 113 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (C$3.35) | C$5.34 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 19 (C$1.24) | C$5.67 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,479 (C$607) | C$549 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.07 (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,085 (C$69) | C$35 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.65) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,067 prices entered by 433 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,526
(Mex$ 39,475)
in Mexico City.
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