Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 121 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (C$3.21) | C$5.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (C$1.23) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$1.90) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.25) | C$3.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 57 (C$3.51) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (C$2.07) | C$4.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (C$1.35) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.15) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 210 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.47) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (C$1.41) | C$1.93 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,441 (C$1,558) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,375 (C$635) | C$1,241 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,090 (C$67) | C$133 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,036 (C$798) | C$1,120 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,707 (C$349) | C$806 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 645 (C$39) | C$66 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 424 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,016 (C$430) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,693 (C$104) | C$97 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 76 (C$4.64) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (C$4.91) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 870 (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 613 (C$38) | C$39 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,419 (C$87) | C$98 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,070 (C$66) | C$117 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 216,881 (C$13,280) | C$22,935 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.22) | C$1.39 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 458 (C$28) | C$67 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 316 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.14) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 81 (C$4.97) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 390 (C$24) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 47 (C$2.90) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$2.80) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (C$2.92) | C$4.28 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (C$1.27) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (C$1.61) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 154 (C$9) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 412 (C$25) | C$52 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 125 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 821 (C$50) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 915 (C$56) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 93 (C$5.69) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (C$3.43) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (C$2.15) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,433 (C$700) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.64 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 527 (C$32) | C$35 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (C$3.53) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 211 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,219 (Mex$ 52,564) in Puerto Vallarta.
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