Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| 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$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 90 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (C$3.83) | C$5.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.30) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (C$2.44) | C$4.48 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.85) | C$3.04 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 58 (C$4.06) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (C$3.05) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$3.76 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (C$1.51) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (C$1.94) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (C$1.34) | C$1.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,573 (C$809) | C$2,136 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,429 (C$450) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,113 (C$78) | C$133 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,718 (C$610) | C$1,120 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,603 (C$322) | C$806 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 625 (C$44) | C$66 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,657 (C$535) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,643 (C$115) | C$97 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (C$4.63) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (C$57) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 713 (C$50) | C$39 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,283 (C$90) | C$98 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 916 (C$64) | C$117 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 271,232 (C$18,965) | C$22,935 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.38) | C$1.42 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 446 (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 155 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 134 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 220 (C$15) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 495 (C$35) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 130 (C$9) | C$6 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (C$3.10) | C$3.85 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.50) | C$4.28 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (C$1.74) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$2.04) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (C$26) | C$52 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 134 (C$9) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,634 (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 638 (C$45) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 98 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 (C$4.25) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.54) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,793 (C$825) | C$647 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.00 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 726 (C$51) | C$35 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (C$3.33) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 415 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,824 (Mex$ 54,688) in Toluca.
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