Cost of living in Xalapa, Mexico vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Xalapa (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 77 (C$4.76) | C$20 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.02) | C$10 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 33 (C$2.05) | C$5.78 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$1.90) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 12 (C$0.76) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 43 (C$2.68) | C$10 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (C$2.00) | C$4.24 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$0.94) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (C$1.04) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 168 (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 23 (C$1.45) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$0.90) | C$1.93 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Xalapa (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 8,322 (C$517) | C$2,136 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 3,849 (C$239) | C$1,241 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,240 (C$77) | C$133 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 5,765 (C$358) | C$1,120 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,070 (C$191) | C$806 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,908 (C$119) | C$66 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,893 (C$366) | C$311 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,627 (C$101) | C$97 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 87 (C$5.43) | C$10 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (C$4.90) | C$25 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Xalapa (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 721 (C$45) | C$60 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 666 (C$41) | C$39 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,030 (C$64) | C$98 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 945 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Xalapa (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 289,069 (C$17,963) | C$22,942 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.19) | C$1.39 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 450 (C$28) | C$67 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 160 (C$10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Xalapa (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 70 (C$4.34) | C$8 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 128 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 442 (C$27) | C$77 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 47 (C$2.95) | C$6 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (C$2.47) | C$3.85 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 35 (C$2.20) | C$4.28 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (C$1.45) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (C$1.42) | C$2.46 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 113 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Xalapa (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 211 (C$13) | C$52 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 700 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 355 (C$22) | C$96 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 61 (C$3.82) | C$9 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 36 (C$2.27) | C$5.42 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 26 (C$1.60) | C$7 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,860 (C$737) | C$647 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.02 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 483 (C$30) | C$35 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (C$2.99) | C$11 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Xalapa (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,934 (Mex$ 47,207) in Xalapa.
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