- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Oaxaca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oaxaca, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 69 (C$4.94) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 75 (C$5.34) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 44 (C$3.17) | C$5.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.12) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (C$2.11) | C$4.13 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$2.54 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 34 (C$2.39) | C$9 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (C$2.05) | C$3.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 (C$0.87) | C$3.02 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 (C$0.87) | C$2.26 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 136 (C$10) | C$15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 19 (C$1.38) | C$2.18 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 9 (C$0.63) | C$1.87 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,833 (C$558) | C$1,186 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,169 (C$368) | C$982 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 471 (C$34) | C$104 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,573 (C$468) | C$919 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,938 (C$352) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 440 (C$31) | C$64 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,152 (C$652) | C$393 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,126 (C$80) | C$111 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$3.30) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 582 (C$41) | C$61 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 968 (C$69) | C$95 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 642 (C$46) | C$87 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 342,750 (C$24,412) | C$23,851 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (C$0.87) | C$1.19 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 364 (C$26) | C$47 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 329 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 60 (C$4.27) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 651 (C$46) | C$85 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 61 (C$4.35) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (C$2.78) | C$2.88 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (C$3.16) | C$3.82 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (C$1.32) | C$3.16 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.80) | C$2.53 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 95 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 282 (C$20) | C$45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 90 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 421 (C$30) | C$84 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 603 (C$43) | C$89 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 61 (C$4.36) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (C$2.17) | C$5.72 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (C$1.76) | C$5.43 | - 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 3,175 (C$226) | C$141 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.50 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 874 (C$62) | C$34 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 (C$3.04) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 213 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,946
(Mex$ 27,322)
in Oaxaca.
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