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Cost of living in Edmonton, Canada compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 104% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 58 | + 227% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 61 | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 38 | + 196% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.51 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 12 | + 203% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.40 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 20 | + 191% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.88 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 14 | + 430% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.95 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 27 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.88 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 18 | + 218% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.20 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 39 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 170 | + 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.59 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 16 | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.01 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 33 | + 34% | |
Housing | + 134% | |||
Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 134% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,108 (Mex$ 30,927) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,621 (Mex$ 23,776) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$283 (Mex$ 4,150) | Mex$ 550 | + 655% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,169 (Mex$ 17,144) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$903 (Mex$ 13,248) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$141 (Mex$ 2,075) | Mex$ 500 | + 315% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$60 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 433 | + 104% | |
40” flat screen TV | C$475 (Mex$ 6,961) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$130 (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (Mex$ 143) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 60 | + 463% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (Mex$ 865) | Mex$ 350 | + 147% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$39 (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 416 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (Mex$ 1,940) | Mex$ 950 | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$133 (Mex$ 1,947) | Mex$ 550 | + 254% | |
Transportation | + 156% | |||
Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 156% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,470 (Mex$ 314,942) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.01 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 13 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$89 (Mex$ 1,306) | Mex$ 255 | + 412% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (Mex$ 281) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 63 | + 182% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$26 (Mex$ 385) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$73 (Mex$ 1,071) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 35 | + 252% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 39 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.10 (Mex$ 75) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.16 (Mex$ 46) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 118 | + 208% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 265 | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 130 | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$113 (Mex$ 1,660) | Mex$ 200 | + 730% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$68 (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 493 | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 62 | + 162% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.55 (Mex$ 67) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 26 | + 237% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$512 (Mex$ 7,516) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.26 (Mex$ 3.81) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 550 | + 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 36 | + 395% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 107% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 82,791
(C$5,644)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Acapulco.
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