Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 213 (C$13) | C$20 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 127 (C$8) | C$10 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 58 (C$3.68) | C$5.78 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 24 (C$1.49) | C$1.98 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 31 (C$1.94) | C$4.18 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 (C$1.48) | C$3.04 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 69 (C$4.38) | C$10 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 41 (C$2.61) | C$4.24 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 29 (C$1.82) | C$3.76 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 34 (C$2.14) | C$3.41 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 239 (C$15) | C$19 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 34 (C$2.14) | C$2.48 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 22 (C$1.40) | C$1.93 | 27% |
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,680 (C$1,495) | C$2,136 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 9,563 (C$604) | C$1,241 | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,415 (C$89) | C$133 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,976 (C$883) | C$1,120 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,502 (C$411) | C$806 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 973 (C$61) | C$66 | 7% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 376 (C$24) | C$54 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,690 (C$486) | C$311 | 56% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,579 (C$100) | C$97 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 89 (C$5.64) | C$10 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 74 (C$4.65) | C$25 | 82% |
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 822 (C$52) | C$60 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 574 (C$36) | C$39 | 7% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,235 (C$78) | C$98 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 711 (C$45) | C$117 | 62% |
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 235,747 (C$14,888) | C$22,942 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.21) | C$1.39 | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 401 (C$25) | C$67 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 198 (C$13) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 64 (C$4.06) | C$8 | 51% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 128 (C$8) | C$22 | 63% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 493 (C$31) | C$77 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 126 (C$8) | C$6 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 36 (C$2.29) | C$3.85 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 65 (C$4.08) | C$4.28 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 25 (C$1.57) | C$3.11 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 26 (C$1.63) | C$2.46 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 181 (C$11) | C$20 | 43% |
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 343 (C$22) | C$52 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 130 (C$8) | C$26 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 800 (C$51) | C$117 | 57% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 915 (C$58) | C$96 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 128 (C$8) | C$9 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 42 (C$2.63) | C$5.42 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 38 (C$2.43) | C$7 | 63% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,301 (C$587) | C$647 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.57 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | 73% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 688 (C$43) | C$35 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 54 (C$3.43) | C$11 | 69% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,828 (Mex$ 60,614) in Playa del Carmen.