Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 183 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 100 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$4.95 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 48 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.68 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 20 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.77 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 36 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.89 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 17 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 64 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.72 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.86 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.97 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 244 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.39 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 14 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 129% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,643 (Mex$ 26,134) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,341 (Mex$ 21,336) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$187 (Mex$ 2,982) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,032 (Mex$ 16,411) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$831 (Mex$ 13,219) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$118 (Mex$ 1,880) | Mex$ 770 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (Mex$ 1,027) | Mex$ 351 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$374 (Mex$ 5,952) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$126 (Mex$ 2,003) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 88 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 54 | + 516% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$49 (Mex$ 784) | Mex$ 848 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 552 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$96 (Mex$ 1,535) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (Mex$ 1,863) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,093 (Mex$ 351,454) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.10 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 (Mex$ 1,340) | Mex$ 424 | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 283 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 114% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 105 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 137 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (Mex$ 1,175) | Mex$ 517 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 58 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.81 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 43 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 36 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.20 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.84 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 19 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 87 | + 332% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 87% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 298 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 109 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$139 (Mex$ 2,206) | Mex$ 675 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$71 (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 605 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 110 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.79 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 54 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 36 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$520 (Mex$ 8,266) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.29 (Mex$ 4.56) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 522 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 53 | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 343 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 92% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 90,318 (C$5,678) in Kitchener-Waterloo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán.
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