- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Villahermosa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Villahermosa, Mexico compared to 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$ 147 (C$10) | C$15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (C$5.99) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (C$3.74) | C$5.69 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$1.02) | C$2.17 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (C$2.01) | C$4.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.36) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 63 (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 33 (C$2.28) | C$4.00 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.20) | C$3.31 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.28) | C$3.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (C$15) | C$16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.64) | C$2.51 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$1.05) | C$2.07 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,634 (C$1,207) | C$1,576 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,559 (C$586) | C$1,122 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,420 (C$166) | C$109 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,254 (C$839) | C$1,019 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,085 (C$553) | C$774 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 3,333 (C$228) | C$66 | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 734 (C$50) | C$40 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 13,349 (C$913) | C$377 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,669 (C$114) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 46 (C$3.17) | C$23 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 774 (C$53) | C$59 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 850 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,486 (C$102) | C$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,277 (C$87) | C$92 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 245,648 (C$16,810) | C$22,749 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (C$0.94) | C$1.26 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 470 (C$32) | C$65 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 212 (C$15) | C$31 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (C$4.96) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 114 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 533 (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 71 (C$4.88) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.57) | C$3.72 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$3.17) | C$2.83 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (C$1.43) | C$3.09 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (C$1.76) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 152 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (C$29) | C$46 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 660 (C$45) | C$101 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 892 (C$61) | C$87 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 167 (C$11) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (C$4.04) | C$5.53 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.19) | C$5.67 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 11,491 (C$786) | C$549 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.00 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,124 (C$77) | C$35 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (C$3.49) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,023
(Mex$ 44,182)
in Villahermosa.
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