- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Toluca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 88 (C$6) | C$14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 77 (C$5.45) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 38 (C$2.74) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$1.01) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (C$2.68) | C$4.08 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.38) | C$2.62 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 50 (C$3.56) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (C$2.48) | C$3.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 29 (C$2.06) | C$2.90 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.52) | C$2.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 271 (C$19) | C$16 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.41) | C$2.31 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.07) | C$1.76 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,993 (C$568) | C$1,186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,235 (C$372) | C$982 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,400 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,174 (C$510) | C$919 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,750 (C$622) | C$695 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 775 (C$55) | C$64 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 575 (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,535 (C$607) | C$392 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,267 (C$90) | C$111 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (C$5.21) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 46 (C$3.25) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (C$43) | C$61 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 749 (C$53) | C$41 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,020 (C$73) | C$95 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 627 (C$45) | C$87 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 223,462 (C$15,893) | C$22,684 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (C$0.94) | C$1.19 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 393 (C$28) | C$47 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 184 (C$13) | C$8 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 421 (C$30) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 145 (C$10) | C$7 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (C$3.07) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.74) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (C$1.51) | C$3.21 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (C$2.31) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (C$5.99) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 467 (C$33) | C$43 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 106 (C$8) | C$27 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 967 (C$69) | C$84 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 660 (C$47) | C$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 105 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 63 (C$4.50) | C$5.44 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (C$2.49) | C$5.57 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,400 (C$171) | C$141 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 563 (C$40) | C$34 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 (C$3.05) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 47% 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$1,865
(Mex$ 26,226)
in Toluca.
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