- 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
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 146 (C$10) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.32) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (C$3.08) | C$5.67 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.01) | C$2.31 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (C$2.43) | C$4.13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (C$2.14) | C$2.54 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 159 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (C$3.80) | C$3.55 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.27) | C$3.02 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (C$1.13) | C$2.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (C$1.96) | C$2.18 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (C$1.74) | C$1.87 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,036 (C$1,121) | C$1,209 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 12,182 (C$802) | C$1,030 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 425 (C$28) | C$104 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 13,226 (C$870) | C$919 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,338 (C$483) | C$695 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 200 (C$13) | C$64 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (C$852) | C$393 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (C$88) | C$111 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 48 (C$3.17) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (C$43) | C$58 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,218 (C$80) | C$41 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (C$116) | C$96 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (C$39) | C$87 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 150,000 (C$9,872) | C$23,851 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.04) | C$1.19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 329 (C$22) | C$47 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (C$7) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 437 (C$29) | C$80 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.21) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (C$3.95) | C$2.88 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.54) | C$3.82 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (C$3.48) | C$3.16 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (C$3.76) | C$2.53 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (C$12) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (C$28) | C$45 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 132 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 697 (C$46) | C$84 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 871 (C$57) | C$89 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (C$5.69) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 36 (C$2.35) | C$5.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.21) | C$5.43 | - 59% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,034 (C$68) | C$34 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (C$3.29) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,646
(Mex$ 40,209)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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