Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$11 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 183 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 100 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 48 | + 333% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 36 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.91 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 17 | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 64 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.20 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 39 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 21 | + 99% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$6 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 24 | + 316% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 244 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.52 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$0.84 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,473 (Mex$ 23,321) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,052 (Mex$ 16,664) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 (Mex$ 2,122) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,123 (Mex$ 17,782) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$769 (Mex$ 12,176) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$100 (Mex$ 1,584) | Mex$ 770 | + 106% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 351 | + 123% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$325 (Mex$ 5,142) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (Mex$ 1,734) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 88 | + 151% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 54 | + 926% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 848 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$25 (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 552 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$64 (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$69 (Mex$ 1,092) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,827 (Mex$ 361,515) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.33 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$77 (Mex$ 1,222) | Mex$ 424 | + 188% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 87% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 105 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$38 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 137 | + 340% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 517 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 58 | + 119% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.11 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 43 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.39 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 36 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$1.00 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$35 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 87 | + 534% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (Mex$ 796) | Mex$ 298 | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$19 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 109 | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$34 (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 675 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$79 (Mex$ 1,258) | Mex$ 605 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 110 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.00 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 54 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 36 | + 152% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$410 (Mex$ 6,493) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.78 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$32 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 522 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 53 | + 319% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 82% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 74,653 (C$4,714) in Thunder Bay, Ontario to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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