- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- San Luis Potosí
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 143 (C$10) | C$14 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (C$3.92) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.07) | C$2.38 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (C$2.04) | C$4.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 12 (C$0.82) | C$2.62 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 44 (C$3.14) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 33 (C$2.35) | C$3.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.41) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.37) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 161 (C$11) | C$16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (C$1.62) | C$2.31 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (C$1.18) | C$1.76 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,913 (C$705) | C$1,186 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,602 (C$541) | C$982 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 911 (C$65) | C$117 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,839 (C$486) | C$919 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,870 (C$417) | C$695 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 846 (C$60) | C$64 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 526 (C$37) | C$39 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,524 (C$748) | C$392 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,490 (C$106) | C$111 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (C$5.65) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 50 (C$3.55) | C$26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 (C$59) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 619 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,184 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,088 (C$77) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 221,152 (C$15,729) | C$22,684 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$1.06) | C$1.19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 337 (C$24) | C$47 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 61 (C$4.32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 88 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 185 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 561 (C$40) | C$85 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 57 (C$4.09) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (C$3.10) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (C$4.08) | C$3.90 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 37 (C$2.63) | C$3.21 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (C$2.25) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 114 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 334 (C$24) | C$43 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 143 (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 674 (C$48) | C$84 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 673 (C$48) | C$93 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 74 (C$5.27) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 (C$3.24) | C$5.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (C$2.24) | C$5.57 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,896 (C$206) | C$141 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.33 (C$0.24) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 679 (C$48) | C$34 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 44 (C$3.16) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,943
(Mex$ 27,316)
in San Luis Potosí.
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