Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico)
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Ecatepec de Morelos | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 111 | + 129% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 124 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 45 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.20 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 42 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.14 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 23 | + 180% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 51 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.04 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 32 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.58 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 27 | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 179 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.67 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Ecatepec de Morelos | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,265 (Mex$ 27,933) | Mex$ 11,558 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,698 (Mex$ 20,938) | Mex$ 6,634 | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$204 (Mex$ 2,511) | Mex$ 919 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,312 (Mex$ 16,182) | Mex$ 14,280 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,062 (Mex$ 13,092) | Mex$ 8,390 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$155 (Mex$ 1,910) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$57 (Mex$ 704) | Mex$ 420 | + 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$344 (Mex$ 4,236) | Mex$ 7,188 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (Mex$ 1,496) | Mex$ 2,062 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 76 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 167 | + 59% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is about the same as in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Ecatepec de Morelos | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$54 (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 769 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$40 (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 534 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 (Mex$ 1,263) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$106 (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 705 | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,467 (Mex$ 301,702) | Mex$ 314,984 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 (Mex$ 1,130) | Mex$ 353 | + 220% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$29 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 154 | + 135% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Ecatepec de Morelos | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 83 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 125 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 250 | + 266% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 42 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.28 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 40 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.87 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 61 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.71 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 132 | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Ecatepec de Morelos | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 213 | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 131 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 712 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$89 (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 564 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 85 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.79 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 68 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 41 | + 103% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (Mex$ 4.01) | Mex$ 1.67 | + 140% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$39 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 562 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 48 | + 266% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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