Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 236 (C$14) | C$17 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (C$4.65) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.25) | C$2.43 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (C$2.05) | C$3.97 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.59) | C$2.82 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (C$4.19) | C$13 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (C$2.53) | C$3.21 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (C$1.68) | C$1.89 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (C$1.51) | C$3.29 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 188 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (C$1.81) | C$2.64 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (C$1.48) | C$2.63 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,786 (C$1,025) | C$1,961 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,564 (C$523) | C$1,723 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 870 (C$53) | C$209 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,755 (C$657) | C$1,579 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,411 (C$269) | C$1,147 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,056 (C$64) | C$78 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (C$24) | C$64 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,831 (C$539) | C$464 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,587 (C$97) | C$152 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 117 (C$7) | C$13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 61 (C$3.71) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 923 (C$56) | C$72 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (C$39) | C$83 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,619 (C$99) | C$122 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,093 (C$67) | C$129 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,012 (C$20,155) | C$21,915 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.20) | C$1.24 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 425 (C$26) | C$67 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 66 (C$4.02) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.12) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 232 (C$14) | C$21 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 611 (C$37) | C$103 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 55 (C$3.35) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (C$3.85) | C$5.11 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (C$3.32) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (C$1.83) | C$5.33 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (C$1.54) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 104 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 289 (C$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 920 (C$56) | C$124 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 648 (C$40) | C$87 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 96 (C$5.87) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (C$3.63) | C$5.39 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (C$2.78) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,677 (C$591) | C$610 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (C$0.15) | C$0.40 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 798 (C$49) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (C$3.26) | C$12 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 321 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,600 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,865 (Mex$ 46,910) in San Luis Potosí.
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