- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Veracruz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Veracruz, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 77 (C$5.34) | C$14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 64 (C$4.46) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 32 (C$2.23) | C$5.67 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (C$1.08) | C$2.40 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 44 (C$3.04) | C$4.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (C$1.08) | C$2.54 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 32 (C$2.23) | C$9 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 (C$1.94) | C$3.55 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.38) | C$3.02 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 15 (C$1.01) | C$2.26 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 209 (C$15) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 19 (C$1.30) | C$2.18 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.07) | C$1.87 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,787 (C$611) | C$1,186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,767 (C$331) | C$982 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,725 (C$120) | C$104 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,559 (C$456) | C$919 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,000 (C$278) | C$695 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 667 (C$46) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 614 (C$43) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,609 (C$668) | C$393 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,094 (C$146) | C$111 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (C$3.15) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 60 (C$4.17) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 708 (C$49) | C$61 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 671 (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,115 (C$77) | C$95 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 795 (C$55) | C$87 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 248,090 (C$17,246) | C$23,851 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (C$0.81) | C$1.19 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 523 (C$36) | C$47 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 250 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 320 (C$22) | C$85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.27) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.38) | C$2.88 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (C$4.01) | C$3.82 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19 (C$1.30) | C$3.16 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (C$1.53) | C$2.53 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (C$2.85) | C$19 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 211 (C$15) | C$45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 154 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 476 (C$33) | C$84 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 850 (C$59) | C$89 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 63 (C$4.36) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 44 (C$3.09) | C$5.72 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (C$2.11) | C$5.43 | - 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Mex$ 9,000 (C$626) | C$850 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.07 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 790 (C$55) | C$34 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 44 (C$3.07) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 03, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,062
(Mex$ 29,655)
in Veracruz.
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