- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- San Luis Potosí
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 140 (C$10) | C$15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 104 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 49 (C$3.35) | C$5.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.03) | C$2.17 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (C$1.90) | C$4.84 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 13 (C$0.91) | C$2.90 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 51 (C$3.54) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (C$2.33) | C$4.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.30) | C$3.31 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.43) | C$3.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 (C$12) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.65) | C$2.51 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.06) | C$2.07 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,632 (C$733) | C$1,576 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,632 (C$526) | C$1,122 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 880 (C$61) | C$109 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,005 (C$483) | C$1,019 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,685 (C$392) | C$774 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (C$69) | C$66 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 513 (C$35) | C$40 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,542 (C$727) | C$377 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,610 (C$111) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 85 (C$5.89) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 (C$2.84) | C$23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 859 (C$59) | C$59 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 (C$42) | C$40 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,158 (C$80) | C$93 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 (C$71) | C$92 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 224,117 (C$15,452) | C$22,749 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.07) | C$1.26 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 358 (C$25) | C$65 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 91 (C$6) | C$31 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (C$6) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 574 (C$40) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 58 (C$4.00) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$3.15) | C$3.72 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.41) | C$2.83 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (C$2.39) | C$3.09 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$1.97) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 336 (C$23) | C$46 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 614 (C$42) | C$101 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (C$52) | C$87 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 (C$5.04) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 42 (C$2.93) | C$5.53 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.33) | C$5.67 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,916 (C$684) | C$549 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.21 (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 684 (C$47) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (C$3.18) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 323 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,425
(Mex$ 35,178)
in San Luis Potosí.
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