- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Torreón
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Torreón, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Torreón (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 68 (C$4.81) | C$14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 66 (C$4.66) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 (C$4.05) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$0.96) | C$2.38 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (C$2.07) | C$4.08 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14 (C$0.98) | C$2.62 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (C$5.01) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 31 (C$2.16) | C$3.73 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (C$2.16) | C$2.90 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 15 (C$1.06) | C$2.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 114 (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.42) | C$2.31 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 (C$0.90) | C$1.76 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Torreón (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,424 (C$311) | C$1,186 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,400 (C$239) | C$982 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,521 (C$107) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,359 (C$307) | C$919 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,803 (C$197) | C$695 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,072 (C$75) | C$64 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 436 (C$31) | C$39 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,093 (C$781) | C$392 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,081 (C$146) | C$111 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 196 (C$14) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Torreón (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 960 (C$68) | C$61 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 937 (C$66) | C$41 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,264 (C$89) | C$95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 948 (C$67) | C$87 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Torreón (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 184,134 (C$12,962) | C$22,684 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (C$0.92) | C$1.19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 251 (C$18) | C$47 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 99 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Torreón (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.87) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 138 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 310 (C$22) | C$85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.75) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.43) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.77) | C$3.90 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (C$1.49) | C$3.21 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (C$1.51) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (C$6) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Torreón (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 234 (C$16) | C$43 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (C$9) | C$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 425 (C$30) | C$84 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 570 (C$40) | C$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 65 (C$4.59) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (C$3.82) | C$5.44 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (C$2.11) | C$5.57 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,546 (C$179) | C$141 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.30 (C$0.16) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 534 (C$38) | C$34 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 (C$3.02) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Torreón (Mexico) is 56% 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$1,555
(Mex$ 22,094)
in Torreón.
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