- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Playa del Carmen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 60 (C$4.12) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 65 (C$4.46) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (C$2.88) | C$5.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.18) | C$2.17 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (C$1.70) | C$4.84 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 11 (C$0.78) | C$2.90 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (C$2.58) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (C$2.47) | C$4.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 55 (C$3.80) | C$3.31 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 (C$0.86) | C$3.07 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 (C$1.79) | C$2.51 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (C$1.84) | C$2.07 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 14,667 (C$1,007) | C$1,576 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,500 (C$446) | C$1,122 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,217 (C$84) | C$109 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,200 (C$494) | C$1,019 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,500 (C$240) | C$774 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 608 (C$42) | C$66 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 350 (C$24) | C$40 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,917 (C$475) | C$377 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,397 (C$96) | C$98 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 91 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 62 (C$4.27) | C$23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 825 (C$57) | C$59 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 450 (C$31) | C$40 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 967 (C$66) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 (C$38) | C$92 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 195,000 (C$13,391) | C$22,749 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (C$0.83) | C$1.26 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 332 (C$23) | C$65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 197 (C$14) | C$31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 60 (C$4.13) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 48 (C$3.26) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 460 (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 158 (C$11) | C$6 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (C$2.47) | C$3.72 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.32) | C$2.83 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (C$1.69) | C$3.09 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (C$1.31) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 168 (C$12) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 319 (C$22) | C$46 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$101 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 400 (C$27) | C$87 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 80 (C$5.49) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$5.53 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 7,154 (C$491) | C$549 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.00 (C$0.27) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 683 (C$47) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$3.09) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 406 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,306
(Mex$ 33,579)
in Playa del Carmen.
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