- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Torreón
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Torreón, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Torreón (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 68 (C$4.66) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 73 (C$5.01) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (C$3.86) | C$5.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.02) | C$2.17 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$4.84 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.20) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (C$4.91) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (C$2.21) | C$4.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (C$2.12) | C$3.31 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 15 (C$1.04) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 154 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$2.51 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 (C$0.73) | C$2.07 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Torreón (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,424 (C$305) | C$1,576 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,325 (C$229) | C$1,122 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,521 (C$105) | C$109 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,992 (C$482) | C$1,019 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,018 (C$346) | C$774 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,072 (C$74) | C$66 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 436 (C$30) | C$40 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,093 (C$765) | C$377 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,081 (C$143) | C$98 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (C$7) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 144 (C$10) | C$23 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Torreón (Mexico) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 718 (C$50) | C$59 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 937 (C$65) | C$40 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,264 (C$87) | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 948 (C$65) | C$92 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Torreón (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 210,038 (C$14,481) | C$22,749 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (C$0.97) | C$1.26 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 423 (C$29) | C$65 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 104 (C$7) | C$31 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Torreón (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 76 (C$5.25) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 138 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 438 (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (C$4.48) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.34) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.69) | C$2.83 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (C$1.59) | C$3.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (C$1.48) | C$2.46 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Torreón (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 230 (C$16) | C$46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 113 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 425 (C$29) | C$101 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 570 (C$39) | C$87 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 53 (C$3.67) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (C$3.74) | C$5.53 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (C$1.92) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 12,000 (C$827) | C$549 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.30 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 571 (C$39) | C$35 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 (C$2.95) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Torreón (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,226
(Mex$ 32,284)
in Torreón.
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