Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 179 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (C$4.30) | C$5.84 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.38) | C$1.85 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (C$2.10) | C$4.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (C$2.00) | C$3.04 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (C$5.10) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (C$3.21) | C$4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (C$2.15) | C$3.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (C$1.77) | C$3.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 222 (C$16) | C$18 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (C$2.06) | C$2.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.48) | C$1.93 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,688 (C$1,330) | C$2,136 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,364 (C$524) | C$1,241 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,164 (C$83) | C$133 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,196 (C$655) | C$1,120 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,682 (C$333) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 971 (C$69) | C$66 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (C$27) | C$50 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,043 (C$644) | C$322 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,605 (C$114) | C$96 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 70 (C$5.01) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 834 (C$59) | C$61 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 686 (C$49) | C$38 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,373 (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,121 (C$80) | C$112 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 311,404 (C$22,166) | C$22,935 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.41) | C$1.39 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 425 (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 71 (C$5.08) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (C$5.84) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 252 (C$18) | C$22 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 592 (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 48 (C$3.44) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.66) | C$3.78 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (C$4.21) | C$4.28 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (C$2.28) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.78) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 295 (C$21) | C$50 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 708 (C$50) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 749 (C$53) | C$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 87 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (C$4.05) | C$5.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (C$2.87) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,225 (C$728) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.67 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 843 (C$60) | C$36 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (C$3.35) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 572 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,142 (Mex$ 58,186) in San Luis Potosí.
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