- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Queretaro
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 112 (C$8) | C$15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 97 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (C$4.60) | C$5.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.28) | C$2.17 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (C$1.83) | C$4.84 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.14) | C$2.90 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (C$4.37) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (C$2.07) | C$4.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 16 (C$1.13) | C$3.31 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.24) | C$3.07 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 230 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (C$1.56) | C$2.51 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.44) | C$2.07 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,203 (C$838) | C$1,576 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,497 (C$446) | C$1,122 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 959 (C$66) | C$109 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,906 (C$406) | C$1,019 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,567 (C$314) | C$774 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 588 (C$40) | C$66 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (C$28) | C$40 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,001 (C$481) | C$377 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,913 (C$131) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 75 (C$5.13) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 756 (C$52) | C$59 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,006 (C$69) | C$40 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,186 (C$81) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,093 (C$75) | C$92 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 293,383 (C$20,148) | C$22,749 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (C$1.20) | C$1.26 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 555 (C$38) | C$65 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 122 (C$8) | C$31 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 149 (C$10) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (C$38) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 74 (C$5.11) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.45) | C$3.72 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (C$4.12) | C$2.83 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$1.91) | C$3.09 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 171 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (C$25) | C$46 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 114 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,063 (C$73) | C$101 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 621 (C$43) | C$87 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (C$3.89) | C$5.53 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.22) | C$5.67 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,611 (C$729) | C$549 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 755 (C$52) | C$35 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 582 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,737
(Mex$ 39,859)
in Queretaro.
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