Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 43 (C$2.97) | C$5.84 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.02) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (C$1.90) | C$4.48 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (C$1.12) | C$3.04 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (C$4.56) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (C$2.02) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.38) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (C$1.18) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 146 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 22 (C$1.56) | C$2.48 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (C$1.50) | C$1.93 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,596 (C$1,428) | C$2,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,817 (C$820) | C$1,241 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 908 (C$63) | C$133 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,296 (C$922) | C$1,120 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,956 (C$413) | C$806 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 730 (C$51) | C$66 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 417 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,588 (C$457) | C$311 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,612 (C$112) | C$97 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (C$4.52) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 64 (C$4.44) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 879 (C$61) | C$60 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 607 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,337 (C$93) | C$98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 (C$72) | C$117 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 216,881 (C$15,041) | C$22,935 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.36) | C$1.42 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 463 (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 317 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (C$5.17) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 102 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 356 (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (C$3.04) | C$3.85 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (C$3.10) | C$4.28 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 20 (C$1.37) | C$3.11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.76) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 110 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 422 (C$29) | C$52 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 824 (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 843 (C$58) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 87 (C$6) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (C$3.69) | C$5.42 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.39) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,490 (C$728) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.64 (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 541 (C$38) | C$35 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (C$3.64) | C$11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 216 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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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$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,801 (Mex$ 54,803) in Puerto Vallarta.
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