- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Puerto Vallarta
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 135 (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 97 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (C$2.85) | C$5.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$0.98) | C$2.17 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (C$1.96) | C$4.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.14) | C$2.90 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (C$4.67) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (C$1.99) | C$4.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.36) | C$3.31 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.23) | C$3.07 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 122 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (C$1.59) | C$2.51 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.42) | C$2.07 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,840 (C$1,081) | C$1,576 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,545 (C$583) | C$1,122 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 948 (C$65) | C$109 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,661 (C$728) | C$1,019 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,167 (C$353) | C$774 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 721 (C$49) | C$66 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 407 (C$28) | C$40 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,081 (C$620) | C$377 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,501 (C$102) | C$98 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (C$4.45) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 (C$2.80) | C$23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 879 (C$60) | C$59 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 550 (C$38) | C$40 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,300 (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 (C$71) | C$92 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 194,833 (C$13,297) | C$22,749 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.11) | C$1.27 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 488 (C$33) | C$65 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 232 (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 76 (C$5.20) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 352 (C$24) | C$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.33) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (C$2.99) | C$3.72 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$2.94) | C$2.83 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19 (C$1.30) | C$3.09 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$1.97) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 107 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 404 (C$28) | C$46 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 824 (C$56) | C$101 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 640 (C$44) | C$87 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 88 (C$5.98) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (C$3.49) | C$5.53 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (C$2.20) | C$5.67 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,871 (C$742) | C$549 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 40 (C$2.75) | C$1.04 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 493 (C$34) | C$35 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (C$3.41) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 443 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 29% 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$3,134
(Mex$ 45,919)
in Puerto Vallarta.
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