- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Puerto Vallarta
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 96 (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 82 (C$5.67) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 43 (C$3.02) | C$5.67 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.02) | C$2.40 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (C$1.96) | C$4.13 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 11 (C$0.76) | C$2.54 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (C$4.77) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (C$2.00) | C$3.55 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.37) | C$3.02 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 14 (C$0.95) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 120 (C$8) | C$15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 22 (C$1.50) | C$2.18 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (C$1.27) | C$1.87 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,994 (C$1,112) | C$1,186 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,227 (C$502) | C$982 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 896 (C$62) | C$104 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,168 (C$707) | C$919 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,262 (C$296) | C$695 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 743 (C$52) | C$64 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 377 (C$26) | C$39 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,018 (C$488) | C$393 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,423 (C$99) | C$111 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 40 (C$2.81) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,654 (C$115) | C$61 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 514 (C$36) | C$41 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,266 (C$88) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 836 (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 179,800 (C$12,499) | C$23,851 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$1.01) | C$1.19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 458 (C$32) | C$47 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 178 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.40) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.45) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 338 (C$24) | C$85 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.40) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$3.01) | C$2.88 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (C$3.12) | C$3.82 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19 (C$1.31) | C$3.16 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.70) | C$2.53 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 96 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 335 (C$23) | C$45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (C$11) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 375 (C$26) | C$84 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 627 (C$44) | C$89 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 (C$5.37) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 48 (C$3.31) | C$5.72 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (C$1.94) | C$5.43 | - 64% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Mex$ 15,994 (C$1,112) | C$850 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.38 (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 493 (C$34) | C$34 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (C$3.37) | 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 204 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (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$2,177
(Mex$ 31,310)
in Puerto Vallarta.
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