Cost of living in Minatitlan, Mexico vs Kelowna, Canada
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (C$3.05) | C$17 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 80 (C$4.89) | C$12 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (C$3.05) | C$7 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (C$0.91) | C$2.43 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (C$1.70) | C$3.97 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (C$0.92) | C$2.82 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 30 (C$1.83) | C$13 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 (C$1.71) | C$3.21 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 (C$0.73) | C$1.89 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (C$1.10) | C$3.29 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (C$12) | C$19 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 20 (C$1.22) | C$2.64 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (C$0.92) | C$2.63 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,000 (C$366) | C$1,961 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,000 (C$244) | C$1,723 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 8,000 (C$489) | C$209 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 3,000 (C$183) | C$1,579 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 (C$122) | C$1,147 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (C$61) | C$78 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 200 (C$12) | C$64 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 (C$305) | C$464 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,400 (C$86) | C$152 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (C$7) | C$13 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
Clothes | - 84% | |||
Clothes in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 84% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 200 (C$12) | C$72 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 200 (C$12) | C$83 | - 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 400 (C$24) | C$122 | - 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 (C$24) | C$129 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Minatitlan (Mexico) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$21,915 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (C$1.01) | C$1.24 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 30 (C$1.83) | C$11 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (C$6) | C$21 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$103 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (C$2.67) | C$5.11 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 30 (C$1.83) | C$7 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 15 (C$0.92) | C$5.33 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 15 (C$0.92) | C$2.48 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (C$3.05) | C$25 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 100 (C$6) | C$52 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$87 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (C$3.05) | C$5.39 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$610 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$54 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$12 | - | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,300 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,621 (Mex$ 42,908) in Minatitlan.
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