- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Puebla
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 49 (C$3.45) | C$5.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.22) | C$2.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (C$1.97) | C$4.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.60) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (C$4.24) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (C$2.60) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (C$1.72) | C$3.31 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.29) | C$3.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 197 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.76) | C$2.51 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (C$1.31) | C$2.07 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,556 (C$809) | C$1,576 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,938 (C$486) | C$1,122 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,500 (C$105) | C$109 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,253 (C$718) | C$1,019 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,340 (C$374) | C$774 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,426 (C$100) | C$66 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (C$30) | C$40 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,105 (C$638) | C$377 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,969 (C$138) | C$98 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 87 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (C$5.86) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 794 (C$56) | C$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 753 (C$53) | C$40 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,557 (C$109) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,164 (C$82) | C$92 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 282,935 (C$19,819) | C$22,749 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (C$1.18) | C$1.26 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 403 (C$28) | C$65 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 156 (C$11) | C$31 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 (C$5.94) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 180 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 600 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.91) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (C$3.98) | C$3.72 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.32) | C$2.83 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (C$2.21) | C$3.09 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (C$1.84) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 120 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 349 (C$24) | C$46 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,622 (C$114) | C$101 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 600 (C$42) | C$87 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 (C$6) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (C$3.62) | C$5.53 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (C$2.73) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,970 (C$698) | C$549 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.08 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 962 (C$67) | C$35 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (C$3.55) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 588 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,665
(Mex$ 38,050)
in Puebla.
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