- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- San Luis Potosí
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 140 (C$9) | C$15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 104 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 49 (C$3.11) | C$5.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$0.96) | C$2.05 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (C$1.76) | C$4.81 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 13 (C$0.84) | C$2.90 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 51 (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (C$2.16) | C$4.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.20) | C$3.34 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.32) | C$3.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 (C$12) | C$16 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.53) | C$2.41 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$0.98) | C$2.01 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,632 (C$679) | C$1,651 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,632 (C$487) | C$1,142 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 880 (C$56) | C$102 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,005 (C$447) | C$1,038 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,685 (C$363) | C$779 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (C$64) | C$66 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 513 (C$33) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,542 (C$673) | C$351 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,610 (C$103) | C$86 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 85 (C$5.46) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 (C$2.63) | C$22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 859 (C$55) | C$59 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 (C$39) | C$40 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,158 (C$74) | C$93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 (C$66) | C$92 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 224,117 (C$14,310) | C$22,749 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.00) | C$1.27 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 358 (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 77 (C$4.93) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 574 (C$37) | C$82 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 58 (C$3.71) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$2.92) | C$3.72 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.16) | C$2.83 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (C$2.22) | C$3.09 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$1.83) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 336 (C$21) | C$46 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 614 (C$39) | C$101 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (C$48) | C$85 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 (C$4.67) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 42 (C$2.71) | C$5.34 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.16) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,916 (C$633) | C$549 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.21 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 684 (C$44) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (C$2.94) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 352 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 51% 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$2,408
(Mex$ 37,711)
in San Luis Potosí.
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