Cost of living in Oaxaca, Mexico vs Kingston, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 155 (C$10) | C$15 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (C$2.90) | C$5.74 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (C$1.31) | C$2.61 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (C$1.92) | C$3.53 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (C$1.11) | C$3.57 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (C$3.79) | C$9 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (C$2.43) | C$4.00 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 (C$1.16) | C$3.05 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.35) | C$4.24 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 178 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (C$1.78) | C$2.41 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (C$1.12) | C$2.23 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,249 (C$788) | C$1,996 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,982 (C$449) | C$1,244 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,002 (C$64) | C$220 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,522 (C$484) | C$1,346 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,488 (C$289) | C$1,009 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 901 (C$58) | C$119 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 374 (C$24) | C$58 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,523 (C$420) | C$467 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,490 (C$96) | C$171 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.18) | C$13 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 71 (C$4.57) | C$22 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 714 (C$46) | C$63 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 547 (C$35) | C$38 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,300 (C$84) | C$98 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 929 (C$60) | C$100 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 332,349 (C$21,385) | C$23,254 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.19) | C$1.23 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 427 (C$27) | C$67 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 381 (C$25) | C$21 | + 19% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.40) | C$10 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 131 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 460 (C$30) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (C$5.44) | C$9 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (C$2.88) | C$4.39 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (C$2.94) | C$5.50 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (C$1.63) | C$3.15 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (C$1.56) | C$2.35 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 90 (C$5.80) | C$17 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 315 (C$20) | C$47 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 114 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 851 (C$55) | C$96 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 691 (C$44) | C$86 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (C$6) | C$8 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 48 (C$3.11) | C$4.75 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 29 (C$1.87) | C$7 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,961 (C$577) | C$544 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.65 (C$0.17) | C$0.51 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 877 (C$56) | C$51 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (C$3.43) | C$12 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.06435
CAD
/
MXN
Do you live in Kingston? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Milan is 8% more expensive than in Riverside, California
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 14% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Caracas is 61% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Victoria is 6% cheaper than in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Paris is 739% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 78% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barranquilla is 10% more expensive than in Santa Marta
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 19% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 61% more expensive than in Madrid
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Orlando, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Guelph (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riverside, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nassau (Bahamas)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
Cost of living in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$3,067 (Mex$ 47,662) in Oaxaca.
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Nagpur costs ₨140 (22 minutes ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Dammam costs ﷼ 200 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Naha costs ¥1,000 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Patiala costs ₨450 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Latur costs ₨250 (about 4 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Colombo costs 2,000 ₨ (about 5 hours ago)