Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 183 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 91 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.49) | C$1.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (C$2.68) | C$4.48 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (C$1.93) | C$3.04 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 83 (C$5.80) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (C$3.16) | C$4.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.83) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (C$1.43) | C$3.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (C$1.92) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.45) | C$1.93 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,328 (C$1,351) | C$2,136 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,921 (C$693) | C$1,241 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,267 (C$158) | C$133 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,295 (C$1,069) | C$1,120 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,386 (C$586) | C$806 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,229 (C$86) | C$66 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 348 (C$24) | C$54 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,425 (C$589) | C$311 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,769 (C$193) | C$97 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 145 (C$10) | C$25 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 939 (C$66) | C$60 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 718 (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,854 (C$130) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,706 (C$119) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,925 (C$24,663) | C$22,935 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (C$1.46) | C$1.42 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 751 (C$52) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 87 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 88 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 290 (C$20) | C$22 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 607 (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 88 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (C$3.62) | C$3.85 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (C$3.98) | C$4.28 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (C$2.41) | C$3.11 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 226 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (C$29) | C$52 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 147 (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 790 (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 779 (C$54) | C$96 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (C$5.28) | C$5.42 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (C$2.48) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,759 (C$682) | C$647 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.31 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 913 (C$64) | C$35 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 (C$4.00) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,037 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,861 (Mex$ 69,563) in Monterrey.
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