Cost of living in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Villahermosa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 318 (C$25) | C$22 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 133 (C$11) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (C$4.46) | C$5.78 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (C$1.86) | C$1.97 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 43 (C$3.40) | C$4.31 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (C$2.09) | C$3.89 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (C$5.12) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 42 (C$3.37) | C$4.59 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (C$2.06) | C$3.65 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (C$2.21) | C$3.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 250 (C$20) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (C$2.77) | C$2.55 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (C$1.38) | C$2.11 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Villahermosa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,945 (C$1,026) | C$2,291 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,724 (C$533) | C$1,332 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,398 (C$111) | C$124 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,124 (C$485) | C$1,235 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,926 (C$390) | C$875 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,258 (C$100) | C$68 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (C$31) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,492 (C$673) | C$311 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,960 (C$155) | C$140 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 97 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 104 (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Villahermosa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 933 (C$74) | C$57 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 844 (C$67) | C$41 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,393 (C$110) | C$105 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,150 (C$91) | C$117 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Villahermosa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,927 (C$24,877) | C$22,942 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (C$1.72) | C$1.66 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 619 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 208 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Villahermosa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 64 (C$5.10) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 175 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 583 (C$46) | C$77 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (C$6) | C$6 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$3.65) | C$4.17 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (C$4.61) | C$4.59 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (C$2.03) | C$3.11 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$2.31) | C$2.78 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 166 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Villahermosa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 305 (C$24) | C$53 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 131 (C$10) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 922 (C$73) | C$135 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 814 (C$64) | C$96 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 137 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (C$5.80) | C$4.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (C$3.48) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,803 (C$856) | C$647 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.17 (C$0.17) | C$0.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,162 (C$92) | C$37 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (C$4.89) | C$11 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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