Cost of living in Veracruz, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 90 (C$5.48) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (C$5.29) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (C$3.04) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (C$1.84) | C$4.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$0.89) | C$3.04 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 50 (C$3.07) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (C$2.15) | C$4.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.15) | C$3.76 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 171 (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.56) | C$2.48 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (C$1.06) | C$1.93 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,144 (C$681) | C$2,136 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,625 (C$527) | C$1,241 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,765 (C$108) | C$133 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,428 (C$454) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,995 (C$244) | C$806 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,166 (C$71) | C$66 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 483 (C$29) | C$54 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,011 (C$550) | C$311 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,055 (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 90 (C$5.52) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (C$5.54) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 709 (C$43) | C$60 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 668 (C$41) | C$39 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,173 (C$72) | C$98 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 817 (C$50) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 239,020 (C$14,598) | C$22,935 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (C$0.99) | C$1.39 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (C$32) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 130 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (C$4.84) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 262 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 57 (C$3.48) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 (C$2.06) | C$3.85 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.02) | C$4.28 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (C$1.26) | C$3.11 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (C$1.36) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (C$5.10) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 700 (C$43) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 613 (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 75 (C$4.57) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (C$2.65) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (C$1.95) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,231 (C$625) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.22 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 590 (C$36) | C$35 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (C$2.72) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 93 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,104 (Mex$ 50,821) in Veracruz.
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