- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Veracruz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Veracruz, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 81 (C$5.69) | C$15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.85) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 33 (C$2.30) | C$5.69 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (C$1.18) | C$2.17 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (C$2.79) | C$4.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.05) | C$2.90 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 35 (C$2.46) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (C$2.25) | C$4.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$3.31 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (C$1.12) | C$3.07 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 202 (C$14) | C$16 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (C$1.47) | C$2.51 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (C$1.26) | C$2.07 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,787 (C$616) | C$1,576 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,538 (C$528) | C$1,122 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,853 (C$130) | C$109 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,396 (C$448) | C$1,019 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,000 (C$280) | C$774 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 667 (C$47) | C$66 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 573 (C$40) | C$40 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,609 (C$673) | C$377 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,094 (C$147) | C$98 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (C$5.85) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 75 (C$5.25) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 708 (C$50) | C$59 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 671 (C$47) | C$40 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,125 (C$79) | C$93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 795 (C$56) | C$92 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 248,090 (C$17,379) | C$22,749 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (C$0.87) | C$1.26 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 526 (C$37) | C$65 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 250 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 320 (C$22) | C$96 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.29) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.40) | C$3.72 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (C$4.04) | C$2.83 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19 (C$1.32) | C$3.09 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (C$1.54) | C$2.46 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (C$2.87) | C$19 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 343 (C$24) | C$46 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 476 (C$33) | C$101 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 850 (C$60) | C$87 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 68 (C$4.73) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 37 (C$2.62) | C$5.53 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (C$2.13) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,000 (C$630) | C$549 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.07 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 586 (C$41) | C$35 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 44 (C$3.10) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 44% 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$2,563
(Mex$ 36,586)
in Veracruz.
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