- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Toluca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 89 (C$5.71) | C$15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 88 (C$5.64) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (C$3.47) | C$5.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.08) | C$2.05 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (C$2.21) | C$4.81 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (C$1.73) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 57 (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (C$2.44) | C$4.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (C$1.95) | C$3.34 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (C$1.39) | C$3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 260 (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.55) | C$2.41 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (C$1.23) | C$2.01 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,829 (C$567) | C$1,651 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,996 (C$385) | C$1,142 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 913 (C$59) | C$102 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,400 (C$347) | C$1,038 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,500 (C$482) | C$779 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 667 (C$43) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 514 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,000 (C$514) | C$351 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,450 (C$93) | C$86 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 150 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (C$4.92) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 608 (C$39) | C$59 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 767 (C$49) | C$40 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,140 (C$73) | C$93 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 750 (C$48) | C$92 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 244,283 (C$15,684) | C$22,749 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (C$0.96) | C$1.27 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (C$27) | C$67 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 146 (C$9) | C$31 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 134 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 400 (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 475 (C$30) | C$82 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 145 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (C$2.89) | C$3.72 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.37) | C$2.83 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (C$1.44) | C$3.09 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (C$1.93) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 (C$5.46) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 328 (C$21) | C$46 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 111 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 967 (C$62) | C$101 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 640 (C$41) | C$85 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 88 (C$5.65) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 60 (C$3.85) | C$5.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (C$2.81) | C$5.67 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,500 (C$674) | C$549 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.67 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 610 (C$39) | C$35 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$2.88) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06420
CAD
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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$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,370
(Mex$ 36,915)
in Toluca.
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