- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Monterrey
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 70 (C$4.61) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 88 (C$5.77) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 44 (C$2.90) | C$5.67 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.14) | C$2.40 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (C$1.87) | C$4.13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.09) | C$2.54 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 45 (C$2.98) | C$9 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (C$2.71) | C$3.55 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (C$2.32) | C$3.02 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.28) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 150 (C$10) | C$15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (C$1.49) | C$2.18 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (C$1.74) | C$1.87 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,313 (C$745) | C$1,186 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,111 (C$600) | C$982 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (C$81) | C$104 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,822 (C$318) | C$919 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,133 (C$272) | C$695 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 611 (C$40) | C$64 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 534 (C$35) | C$39 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,931 (C$522) | C$393 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,473 (C$97) | C$111 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 46 (C$3.05) | C$25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 743 (C$49) | C$61 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,490 (C$98) | C$95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,393 (C$92) | C$87 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 250,000 (C$16,467) | C$23,851 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (C$0.88) | C$1.19 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 450 (C$30) | C$47 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 73 (C$4.78) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.17) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 164 (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 535 (C$35) | C$80 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.21) | C$2.88 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (C$4.29) | C$3.82 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (C$1.61) | C$3.16 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.62) | C$2.53 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 408 (C$27) | C$45 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 345 (C$23) | C$84 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 400 (C$26) | C$89 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 162 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (C$2.00) | C$5.72 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 20 (C$1.32) | C$5.43 | - 76% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Mex$ 8,613 (C$567) | C$850 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.25 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 710 (C$47) | C$34 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$2.96) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 751 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,928
(Mex$ 29,267)
in Monterrey.
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