Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 168 (C$12) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 114 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (C$3.51) | C$5.78 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.47) | C$1.98 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (C$2.21) | C$4.18 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.55) | C$3.04 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (C$4.72) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (C$2.81) | C$4.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.37) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (C$1.60) | C$3.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (C$1.99) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (C$1.13) | C$1.93 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,212 (C$1,116) | C$2,136 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,549 (C$451) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 907 (C$62) | C$133 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,874 (C$817) | C$1,120 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,858 (C$403) | C$806 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 597 (C$41) | C$66 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 446 (C$31) | C$54 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,959 (C$685) | C$311 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,153 (C$148) | C$97 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (C$6) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 876 (C$60) | C$60 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 508 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,650 (C$114) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,140 (C$78) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,134 (C$24,235) | C$22,935 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.37) | C$1.39 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 526 (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 236 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.69) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 149 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 609 (C$42) | C$77 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 94 (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (C$3.96) | C$3.85 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (C$3.55) | C$4.28 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (C$1.67) | C$3.11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (C$2.24) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 262 (C$18) | C$20 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 346 (C$24) | C$52 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,345 (C$93) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 733 (C$50) | C$96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 130 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (C$5.00) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,374 (C$714) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.70 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,147 (C$79) | C$35 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (C$3.79) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,001 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,283 (Mex$ 62,234) in Puebla.
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