- Cost of Living
- Mexico
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- San Miguel de Allende
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 130 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 76 (C$4.87) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (C$3.01) | C$5.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.09) | C$2.17 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (C$2.32) | C$4.84 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.18) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 123 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (C$3.71) | C$4.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.25) | C$3.31 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (C$1.11) | C$3.07 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 150 (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (C$1.92) | C$2.51 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (C$1.88) | C$2.07 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,760 (C$1,273) | C$1,576 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,895 (C$573) | C$1,122 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 377 (C$24) | C$109 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,512 (C$1,128) | C$1,019 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,531 (C$614) | C$774 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 225 (C$14) | C$66 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (C$22) | C$40 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (C$833) | C$377 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (C$86) | C$98 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 52 (C$3.36) | C$23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (C$42) | C$59 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,276 (C$82) | C$40 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (C$114) | C$93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (C$39) | C$92 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 216,667 (C$13,954) | C$22,749 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.03) | C$1.27 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 352 (C$23) | C$65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 425 (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.12) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (C$3.87) | C$3.72 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.46) | C$2.83 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (C$3.41) | C$3.09 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (C$3.68) | C$2.46 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (C$12) | C$19 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 377 (C$24) | C$46 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 567 (C$36) | C$101 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 617 (C$40) | C$87 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 89 (C$5.75) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 (C$2.56) | C$5.53 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 29 (C$1.88) | C$5.67 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 940 (C$61) | C$35 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (C$3.19) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 35% 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$3,161
(Mex$ 49,073)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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