- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Xalapa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xalapa, Mexico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xalapa (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 46 (C$3.39) | C$14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 60 (C$4.38) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 29 (C$2.14) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (C$1.00) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (C$1.95) | C$4.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 8 (C$0.61) | C$2.62 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 32 (C$2.37) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 20 (C$1.49) | C$3.73 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$1.12) | C$2.90 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 (C$0.92) | C$2.89 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 119 (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.45) | C$2.31 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (C$0.91) | C$1.76 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Xalapa (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,592 (C$336) | C$1,186 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,568 (C$188) | C$982 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,676 (C$123) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,015 (C$586) | C$919 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 1,800 (C$132) | C$695 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 600 (C$44) | C$64 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 461 (C$34) | C$39 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,000 (C$512) | C$392 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 857 (C$63) | C$111 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (C$5.31) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 43 (C$3.16) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Xalapa (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 485 (C$35) | C$61 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 836 (C$61) | C$41 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 493 (C$36) | C$95 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 500 (C$37) | C$87 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Xalapa (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 287,000 (C$20,982) | C$22,684 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (C$0.87) | C$1.19 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 342 (C$25) | C$47 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Xalapa (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 48 (C$3.54) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.43) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 213 (C$16) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 33 (C$2.40) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.74) | C$3.90 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 35 (C$2.56) | C$3.90 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 (C$1.64) | C$3.21 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (C$1.41) | C$2.46 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (C$5.90) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Xalapa (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 187 (C$14) | C$43 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 115 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 424 (C$31) | C$84 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 342 (C$25) | C$93 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 42 (C$3.10) | C$9 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (C$2.19) | C$5.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 18 (C$1.32) | C$5.57 | - 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 4,000 (C$292) | C$141 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.13 (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 403 (C$29) | C$34 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 39 (C$2.88) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xalapa (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,505
(Mex$ 20,589)
in Xalapa.
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