Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 217 (C$14) | C$15 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 113 (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$4.64) | C$9 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 39 (C$2.47) | C$4.00 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 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$16 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 29 (C$1.83) | C$2.41 | 24% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 21 (C$1.34) | C$2.23 | 40% |
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 24,909 (C$1,591) | C$1,996 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 14,198 (C$907) | C$1,244 | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,008 (C$64) | C$220 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 17,765 (C$1,135) | C$1,346 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 8,208 (C$524) | C$1,009 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 695 (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$428) | 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$22 | 70% |
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 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$38 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,606 (C$103) | C$98 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,190 (C$76) | C$100 | 24% |
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 365,205 (C$23,325) | C$23,254 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 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$4.94) | C$21 | 76% |
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 86 (C$5.49) | 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$3.17) | C$4.39 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 61 (C$3.88) | C$5.50 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 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$17 | 16% |
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 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$96 | 24% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 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$4.41) | 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$569) | C$544 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 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$4.19) | C$12 | 65% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$4,023 (Mex$ 62,990) in Mexico City.