- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Puerto Vallarta
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 96 (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 82 (C$5.81) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 46 (C$3.30) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.05) | C$2.38 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 26 (C$1.84) | C$4.08 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 13 (C$0.91) | C$2.62 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 190 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 31 (C$2.18) | C$3.73 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (C$1.54) | C$2.90 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 14 (C$0.96) | C$2.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 119 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 22 (C$1.56) | C$2.31 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (C$1.19) | C$1.76 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,994 (C$1,136) | C$1,186 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,227 (C$514) | C$982 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 896 (C$64) | C$117 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,168 (C$723) | C$919 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,262 (C$303) | C$695 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 743 (C$53) | C$64 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 377 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,018 (C$499) | C$392 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,423 (C$101) | C$111 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 40 (C$2.87) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,654 (C$118) | C$61 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 514 (C$37) | C$41 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,266 (C$90) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 836 (C$59) | C$87 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 179,800 (C$12,776) | C$22,684 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$1.19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 421 (C$30) | C$47 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 178 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.52) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.55) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 338 (C$24) | C$85 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.47) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$3.08) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (C$3.19) | C$3.90 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19 (C$1.34) | C$3.21 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.74) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 96 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 335 (C$24) | C$43 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 375 (C$27) | C$84 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 627 (C$45) | C$93 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 80 (C$5.71) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 48 (C$3.38) | C$5.44 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (C$1.98) | C$5.57 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,188 (C$155) | C$141 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.95 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 493 (C$35) | C$34 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (C$3.44) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.07106
CAD
/
MXN
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 260% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 56% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Sydney is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Paris is 12% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Sydney is 99% more expensive than in Joburg
- Cost of living in London is 9% cheaper than in New York
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reno, Nevada (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Maui (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Grand Rapids (United States)
Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,710
(Mex$ 24,061)
in Puerto Vallarta.
Recent Prices Added
- Ipod nano 16gb in Denpasar, Bali costs Rp 2,000,000 (4 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Medellín costs COL$12,000 (17 minutes ago)
- Weekly rent - 1 room (45m2) furnished studio in expensive area in Moncton costs C$430 (19 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Boston, Massachusetts costs $500 (20 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Mumbai costs ₨30,495 (24 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Chemnitz costs €100 (27 minutes ago)