- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Playa del Carmen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 60 (C$4.37) | C$14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 65 (C$4.73) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (C$3.05) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.12) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.80) | C$4.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 11 (C$0.83) | C$2.62 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (C$2.73) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (C$2.62) | C$3.73 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 55 (C$4.03) | C$2.90 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 (C$0.91) | C$2.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 (C$1.91) | C$2.31 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (C$1.95) | C$1.76 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 14,667 (C$1,067) | C$1,145 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,500 (C$473) | C$990 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,217 (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,200 (C$524) | C$919 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,500 (C$255) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 608 (C$44) | C$64 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 350 (C$25) | C$39 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,415 (C$467) | C$392 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,352 (C$98) | C$111 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 76 (C$5.54) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 42 (C$3.07) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 825 (C$60) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 450 (C$33) | C$41 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 967 (C$70) | C$95 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 (C$40) | C$87 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 195,000 (C$14,188) | C$22,684 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (C$0.88) | C$1.19 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 376 (C$27) | C$47 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 195 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 133 (C$10) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 35 (C$2.55) | C$20 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 442 (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 158 (C$11) | C$7 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 42 (C$3.03) | C$3.90 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.57) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (C$1.77) | C$3.21 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (C$1.39) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 148 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 315 (C$23) | C$43 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$84 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 400 (C$29) | C$93 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 89 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (C$2.18) | C$5.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (C$2.18) | C$5.57 | - 61% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.00 (C$0.29) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 683 (C$50) | C$34 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$3.27) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,299
(Mex$ 17,848)
in Playa del Carmen.
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