Cost of living in Villahermosa, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 199 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (C$3.78) | C$5.78 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.14) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (C$2.58) | C$4.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (C$1.36) | C$3.04 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (C$3.60) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (C$2.11) | C$4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.29) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.28) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 207 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,929 (C$851) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,640 (C$528) | C$1,241 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,267 (C$138) | C$133 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,253 (C$504) | C$1,120 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,358 (C$327) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 2,441 (C$149) | C$66 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 458 (C$28) | C$54 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,194 (C$562) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,972 (C$120) | C$97 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 129 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 62 (C$3.78) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Villahermosa (Mexico) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 914 (C$56) | C$60 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 747 (C$46) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,331 (C$81) | C$98 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,228 (C$75) | C$117 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 225,446 (C$13,769) | C$22,935 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (C$1.09) | C$1.39 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 243 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.14) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 170 (C$10) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 581 (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (C$2.48) | C$3.85 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.06) | C$4.28 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 (C$1.34) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (C$1.57) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 149 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 370 (C$23) | C$52 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 121 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,111 (C$68) | C$117 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 805 (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 109 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 (C$3.91) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (C$2.67) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,946 (C$546) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.63 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 972 (C$59) | C$35 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 54 (C$3.31) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 169 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,770 (Mex$ 61,727) in Villahermosa.
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