- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Queretaro
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 108 (C$7) | C$15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 89 (C$5.81) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (C$4.32) | C$5.69 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.24) | C$2.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (C$1.75) | C$4.81 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.14) | C$2.90 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (C$4.23) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (C$2.09) | C$4.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.14) | C$3.34 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.22) | C$3.36 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 263 (C$17) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (C$1.49) | C$2.41 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.38) | C$2.01 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,203 (C$801) | C$1,651 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,562 (C$431) | C$1,142 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,004 (C$66) | C$102 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,906 (C$387) | C$1,038 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,567 (C$300) | C$779 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 588 (C$39) | C$66 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 398 (C$26) | C$39 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,622 (C$434) | C$351 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,913 (C$125) | C$86 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 130 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 75 (C$4.90) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 756 (C$50) | C$59 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 885 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,186 (C$78) | C$93 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,183 (C$78) | C$92 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,686 (C$19,660) | C$22,749 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (C$1.17) | C$1.27 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 555 (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 122 (C$8) | C$31 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 154 (C$10) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 575 (C$38) | C$82 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 82 (C$5.35) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.25) | C$3.72 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (C$3.86) | C$2.83 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$1.82) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (C$1.96) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 171 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 438 (C$29) | C$46 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 114 (C$7) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,063 (C$70) | C$101 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 689 (C$45) | C$85 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (C$3.56) | C$5.34 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.33) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,444 (C$685) | C$549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.69 (C$0.31) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 755 (C$50) | C$35 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (C$3.46) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 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 645 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,805
(Mex$ 42,754)
in Queretaro.
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