- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Puebla
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 87 (C$6) | C$14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (C$4.10) | C$5.67 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.13) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (C$2.37) | C$4.13 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.58) | C$2.54 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (C$4.57) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (C$2.49) | C$3.55 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.48) | C$3.02 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.25) | C$2.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 187 (C$13) | C$15 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.67) | C$2.18 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (C$1.31) | C$1.87 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,633 (C$809) | C$1,186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,944 (C$413) | C$982 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,364 (C$95) | C$104 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,837 (C$614) | C$919 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,760 (C$400) | C$695 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,414 (C$98) | C$64 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 422 (C$29) | C$39 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,789 (C$611) | C$393 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,762 (C$122) | C$111 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 77 (C$5.36) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 34 (C$2.40) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 794 (C$55) | C$61 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 737 (C$51) | C$41 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,468 (C$102) | C$95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,164 (C$81) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 303,090 (C$21,070) | C$23,851 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.13) | C$1.19 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 355 (C$25) | C$47 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 145 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 (C$5.89) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 163 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 594 (C$41) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (C$4.54) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.71) | C$2.88 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (C$3.33) | C$3.82 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (C$2.26) | C$3.16 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (C$1.92) | C$2.53 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 101 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 387 (C$27) | C$45 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (C$9) | C$26 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 465 (C$32) | C$84 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 756 (C$53) | C$89 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (C$3.54) | C$5.72 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (C$3.01) | C$5.43 | - 44% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Mex$ 10,039 (C$698) | C$850 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.09 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 913 (C$63) | C$34 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (C$3.39) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 629 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,414
(Mex$ 34,724)
in Puebla.
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