Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (C$2.82) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.24) | C$2.54 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (C$1.99) | C$3.95 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.28) | C$4.50 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (C$3.86) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (C$2.70) | C$3.70 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (C$1.36) | C$1.89 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (C$1.31) | C$4.03 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 196 (C$12) | C$18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (C$2.17) | C$2.41 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (C$1.29) | C$2.59 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,229 (C$971) | C$1,585 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,452 (C$446) | C$1,071 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,059 (C$63) | C$229 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,477 (C$747) | C$1,130 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,507 (C$330) | C$843 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,094 (C$65) | C$156 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 444 (C$27) | C$79 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (C$446) | C$377 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (C$125) | C$156 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (C$4.82) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (C$4.58) | C$18 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (C$47) | C$72 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (C$35) | C$60 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (C$81) | C$118 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (C$60) | C$124 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 399,525 (C$23,905) | C$26,886 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.11) | C$1.22 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (C$30) | C$63 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (C$4.87) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 105 (C$6) | C$21 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 542 (C$32) | C$75 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (C$4.58) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (C$3.69) | C$4.96 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (C$3.50) | C$5.31 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$1.70) | C$2.57 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (C$1.82) | C$2.73 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 (C$18) | C$47 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (C$8) | C$27 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,684 (C$101) | C$131 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 644 (C$39) | C$91 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 118 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (C$4.33) | C$4.59 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (C$1.82) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,830 (C$768) | C$757 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (C$0.17) | C$0.17 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,214 (C$73) | C$66 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (C$3.57) | C$15 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,700 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island you would need to make just about C$2,588 (Mex$ 43,248) in Puebla.
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