- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Queretaro
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 112 (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (C$4.59) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.18) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (C$2.10) | C$4.26 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.09) | C$2.62 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 56 (C$3.98) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (C$2.08) | C$3.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$1.02) | C$2.90 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (C$1.22) | C$2.89 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 211 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.69) | C$2.31 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (C$1.29) | C$1.76 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,675 (C$765) | C$1,186 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,502 (C$394) | C$982 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 635 (C$45) | C$117 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,490 (C$393) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,916 (C$281) | C$695 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 581 (C$42) | C$64 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 450 (C$32) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,992 (C$501) | C$392 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,677 (C$120) | C$111 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 84 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 62 (C$4.44) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 707 (C$51) | C$61 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 977 (C$70) | C$41 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,250 (C$90) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,132 (C$81) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 277,738 (C$19,896) | C$22,684 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.17) | C$1.19 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (C$36) | C$47 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 113 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 123 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 195 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 413 (C$30) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.61) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.34) | C$3.90 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (C$3.91) | C$3.90 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (C$1.65) | C$3.21 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.77) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 346 (C$25) | C$44 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,512 (C$108) | C$84 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 740 (C$53) | C$90 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 89 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 49 (C$3.54) | C$5.98 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (C$3.33) | C$5.61 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,920 (C$209) | C$141 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.50 (C$0.11) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 869 (C$62) | C$34 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (C$3.70) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 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 561 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,204
(Mex$ 30,767)
in Queretaro.
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