- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- San Miguel de Allende
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 146 (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.91) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (C$3.42) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.12) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (C$2.70) | C$4.08 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (C$2.37) | C$2.62 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 159 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (C$4.22) | C$3.73 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.42) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (C$1.25) | C$2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (C$13) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (C$2.17) | C$2.31 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (C$1.93) | C$1.76 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,036 (C$1,245) | C$1,186 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 12,182 (C$891) | C$982 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 425 (C$31) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 22,898 (C$1,674) | C$919 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,338 (C$536) | C$695 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 200 (C$15) | C$64 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (C$946) | C$392 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (C$97) | C$111 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 48 (C$3.53) | C$26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (C$48) | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,218 (C$89) | C$41 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (C$129) | C$95 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (C$44) | C$87 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 147,970 (C$10,818) | C$22,684 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$1.15) | C$1.19 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 329 (C$24) | C$47 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 437 (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.68) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (C$4.39) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.93) | C$3.90 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (C$3.87) | C$3.21 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (C$4.18) | C$2.46 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (C$31) | C$43 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 132 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 697 (C$51) | C$84 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 871 (C$64) | C$93 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 36 (C$2.61) | C$5.44 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.46) | C$5.57 | - 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 3,299 (C$241) | C$141 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,034 (C$76) | C$34 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (C$3.65) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 236 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,875
(Mex$ 39,325)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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