Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 192 (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (C$4.76) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (C$2.57) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.05) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (C$2.30) | C$4.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.51) | C$3.04 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 114 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (C$2.91) | C$4.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.24) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.12) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 177 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 26 (C$1.58) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (C$1.79) | C$1.93 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,592 (C$1,502) | C$2,136 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,289 (C$751) | C$1,241 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 630 (C$38) | C$133 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 19,028 (C$1,162) | C$1,120 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,261 (C$566) | C$806 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 354 (C$22) | C$66 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,646 (C$467) | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,650 (C$101) | C$97 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 136 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 64 (C$3.90) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 743 (C$45) | C$60 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,050 (C$64) | C$39 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,679 (C$103) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,789 (C$109) | C$117 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,012 (C$18,323) | C$22,935 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.17) | C$1.39 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 360 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 293 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (C$10) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 459 (C$28) | C$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.23) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (C$3.91) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (C$3.36) | C$4.28 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 (C$2.59) | C$3.11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 48 (C$2.93) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 402 (C$25) | C$52 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 826 (C$50) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 869 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (C$5.73) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 47 (C$2.87) | C$5.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.06) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,994 (C$549) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 774 (C$47) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (C$3.12) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,165 (Mex$ 68,198) in San Miguel de Allende.
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