Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (C$3.26) | C$5.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (C$1.20) | C$1.98 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (C$2.12) | C$4.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.28) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (C$2.33) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (C$1.66) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (C$1.36) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (C$1.85) | C$2.48 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (C$1.02) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,927 (C$728) | C$2,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,308 (C$385) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 (C$65) | C$133 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,808 (C$538) | C$1,120 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,456 (C$272) | C$806 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 690 (C$42) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (C$26) | C$54 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,545 (C$461) | C$311 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,903 (C$116) | C$97 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (C$4.05) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 827 (C$51) | C$60 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 698 (C$43) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,511 (C$92) | C$98 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 (C$69) | C$117 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 293,456 (C$17,923) | C$22,935 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.24) | C$1.39 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 472 (C$29) | C$67 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 150 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 296 (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 135 (C$8) | C$6 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$2.79) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.29) | C$4.28 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (C$2.43) | C$3.11 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (C$2.14) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (C$23) | C$52 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,405 (C$86) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (C$41) | C$96 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (C$4.09) | C$5.42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.24) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,746 (C$595) | C$647 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.83 (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 778 (C$48) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (C$3.27) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 178 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,092 (Mex$ 50,624) in Toluca.
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