Cost of living in Minatitlan, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (C$3.47) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 80 (C$5.55) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (C$3.47) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.03) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (C$1.93) | C$4.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$3.04 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 30 (C$2.08) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 (C$1.94) | C$4.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 (C$0.83) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.25) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$2.48 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$1.93 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,000 (C$416) | C$2,136 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,000 (C$277) | C$1,241 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 8,000 (C$555) | C$133 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 3,000 (C$208) | C$1,120 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 (C$139) | C$806 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (C$69) | C$66 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 200 (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 (C$347) | C$311 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,400 (C$97) | C$97 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 200 (C$14) | C$60 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 200 (C$14) | C$39 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 400 (C$28) | C$98 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 (C$28) | C$117 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$1.39 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 30 (C$2.08) | C$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (C$3.03) | C$3.85 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 30 (C$2.08) | C$4.28 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$3.11 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$2.46 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (C$3.47) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$52 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (C$3.47) | C$5.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 155 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,681 (Mex$ 53,080) in Minatitlan.
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