Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 215 (C$14) | C$15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 112 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (C$2.98) | C$5.74 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.33) | C$2.61 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (C$2.37) | C$3.53 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (C$1.64) | C$3.57 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (C$4.63) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (C$2.45) | C$4.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.59) | C$3.05 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (C$1.49) | C$4.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 242 (C$15) | C$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (C$1.83) | C$2.41 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.34) | C$2.23 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,904 (C$1,588) | C$1,996 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,239 (C$908) | C$1,244 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 994 (C$63) | C$220 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,826 (C$1,137) | C$1,346 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,215 (C$524) | C$1,009 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 686 (C$44) | C$119 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 349 (C$22) | C$58 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,700 (C$427) | C$467 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,944 (C$124) | C$171 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (C$7) | C$13 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 101 (C$6) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 908 (C$58) | C$63 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 708 (C$45) | C$38 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (C$102) | C$98 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,133 (C$72) | C$100 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 371,943 (C$23,718) | C$23,254 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.24) | C$1.23 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 418 (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 77 (C$4.93) | C$21 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (C$5.48) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 153 (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 662 (C$42) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (C$4.58) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.16) | C$4.39 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (C$3.87) | C$5.50 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (C$2.22) | C$3.15 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (C$2.09) | C$2.35 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 307 (C$20) | C$17 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 391 (C$25) | C$47 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,131 (C$72) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 857 (C$55) | C$86 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 148 (C$9) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (C$4.40) | C$4.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.03) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,905 (C$568) | C$544 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.19 (C$0.08) | C$0.51 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,493 (C$95) | C$51 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 66 (C$4.18) | C$12 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$4,144 (Mex$ 64,991) in Mexico City.
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