Cost of living in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 155 (C$10) | C$15 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 117 (C$7) | C$9 | 18% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 45 (C$2.86) | C$5.74 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 20 (C$1.29) | C$2.61 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 30 (C$1.90) | C$3.53 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 17 (C$1.09) | C$3.57 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 59 (C$3.74) | C$9 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 38 (C$2.39) | C$4.00 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 18 (C$1.14) | C$3.05 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 21 (C$1.33) | C$4.24 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 178 (C$11) | C$16 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (C$1.75) | C$2.41 | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 17 (C$1.10) | C$2.23 | 50% |
| Housing in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 12,249 (C$777) | C$1,996 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,982 (C$443) | 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$477) | C$1,346 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,488 (C$285) | C$1,009 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 901 (C$57) | C$119 | 52% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 374 (C$24) | C$58 | 59% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,523 (C$414) | C$467 | 11% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,490 (C$94) | C$171 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 81 (C$5.11) | C$13 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 71 (C$4.51) | C$22 | 79% |
| Clothes in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 714 (C$45) | C$63 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 547 (C$35) | C$38 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,300 (C$82) | C$98 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 929 (C$59) | C$100 | 41% |
| Transportation in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 332,349 (C$21,074) | C$23,254 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.17) | C$1.23 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 427 (C$27) | C$67 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 381 (C$24) | C$21 | 18% |
| Personal Care in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 53 (C$3.35) | C$10 | 67% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 131 (C$8) | C$16 | 48% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 460 (C$29) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 85 (C$5.36) | C$9 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 45 (C$2.84) | C$4.39 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 46 (C$2.90) | C$5.50 | 47% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 25 (C$1.61) | C$3.15 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 24 (C$1.54) | C$2.35 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 90 (C$5.71) | C$17 | 66% |
| Entertainment in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 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$54) | C$96 | 44% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 691 (C$44) | C$86 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 100 (C$6) | C$8 | 17% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 48 (C$3.06) | C$4.75 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 29 (C$1.84) | C$7 | 72% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 8,961 (C$568) | C$544 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 2.65 (C$0.17) | C$0.51 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 877 (C$56) | C$51 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 53 (C$3.38) | C$12 | 72% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$3,171 (Mex$ 50,010) in Oaxaca.