- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Puebla
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 97 (C$7) | C$14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 91 (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (C$5.04) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.16) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (C$2.68) | C$4.08 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (C$1.55) | C$2.62 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 (C$5.87) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (C$2.61) | C$3.73 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.49) | C$2.90 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.39) | C$2.89 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 194 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.75) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (C$1.16) | C$1.76 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,063 (C$793) | C$1,186 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,692 (C$408) | C$982 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,191 (C$85) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,556 (C$470) | C$919 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,618 (C$403) | C$695 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 2,017 (C$145) | C$64 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 453 (C$33) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,523 (C$611) | C$392 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,647 (C$190) | C$111 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 36 (C$2.60) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 784 (C$56) | C$61 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 749 (C$54) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,300 (C$93) | C$95 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,068 (C$77) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 288,827 (C$20,711) | C$22,684 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.18) | C$1.19 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 396 (C$28) | C$47 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 145 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (C$5.69) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 133 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 596 (C$43) | C$85 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (C$4.47) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (C$3.74) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.49) | C$3.90 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (C$2.36) | C$3.21 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (C$1.85) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 314 (C$23) | C$43 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 127 (C$9) | C$27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 472 (C$34) | C$84 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 698 (C$50) | C$93 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 84 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (C$3.61) | C$5.44 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (C$2.85) | C$5.57 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,638 (C$189) | C$141 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.09 (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 885 (C$63) | C$34 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (C$3.43) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 493 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,161
(Mex$ 30,134)
in Puebla.
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