Cost of living in Xalapa (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Xalapa (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xalapa (Mexico) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 77 (C$4.82) | C$17 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 81 (C$5.08) | C$12 | 57% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 33 (C$2.07) | C$7 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.17) | C$2.43 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 31 (C$1.92) | C$3.97 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 12 (C$0.77) | C$2.82 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 43 (C$2.72) | C$13 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 32 (C$2.03) | C$3.21 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 15 (C$0.95) | C$1.89 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 17 (C$1.05) | C$3.29 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 168 (C$11) | C$19 | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 23 (C$1.47) | C$2.64 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 15 (C$0.91) | C$2.63 | 65% |
| Housing in Xalapa (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Xalapa (Mexico) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,322 (C$523) | C$1,961 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,849 (C$242) | C$1,723 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,240 (C$78) | C$209 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 5,765 (C$362) | C$1,579 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,070 (C$193) | C$1,147 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,908 (C$120) | C$78 | 53% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 421 (C$26) | C$64 | 59% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 5,893 (C$370) | C$464 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,627 (C$102) | C$152 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 87 (C$5.49) | C$13 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 79 (C$4.95) | C$25 | 80% |
| Clothes in Xalapa (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Xalapa (Mexico) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 721 (C$45) | C$72 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 666 (C$42) | C$83 | 49% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,030 (C$65) | C$122 | 47% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 945 (C$59) | C$129 | 54% |
| Transportation in Xalapa (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Xalapa (Mexico) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 289,069 (C$18,172) | C$21,915 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.21) | C$1.24 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 450 (C$28) | C$67 | 57% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 160 (C$10) | C$23 | 56% |
| Personal Care in Xalapa (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Xalapa (Mexico) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 70 (C$4.39) | C$11 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 128 (C$8) | C$21 | 62% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 442 (C$28) | C$103 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 47 (C$2.98) | C$8 | 64% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 40 (C$2.50) | C$5.11 | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 35 (C$2.22) | C$7 | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 23 (C$1.47) | C$5.33 | 72% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 23 (C$1.44) | C$2.48 | 42% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 113 (C$7) | C$25 | 72% |
| Entertainment in Xalapa (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Xalapa (Mexico) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 211 (C$13) | C$52 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 140 (C$9) | C$26 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 700 (C$44) | C$124 | 65% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 355 (C$22) | C$87 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 61 (C$3.87) | C$9 | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 36 (C$2.29) | C$5.39 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 26 (C$1.62) | C$7 | 77% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,860 (C$746) | C$610 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.02 (C$0.19) | C$0.40 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 483 (C$30) | C$54 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 48 (C$3.02) | C$12 | 74% |
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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$2,301 (Mex$ 36,603) in Xalapa.