Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 114% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Mazatlán or in Toronto? You can help!
Improve the prices for Mazatlán! Improve the prices for Toronto!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 884 prices entered by 130 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 262 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 211 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 56 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.99 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 25 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 50 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.78 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 26 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 85 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.58 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 43 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.92 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 26 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.84 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 26 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 219 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.38 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 40 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.70 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 163% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,701 (Mex$ 52,063) | Mex$ 19,462 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,133 (Mex$ 44,068) | Mex$ 10,827 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$211 (Mex$ 2,966) | Mex$ 1,494 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,741 (Mex$ 38,560) | Mex$ 16,161 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,125 (Mex$ 29,899) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$138 (Mex$ 1,938) | Mex$ 906 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 492 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$508 (Mex$ 7,153) | Mex$ 10,161 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$172 (Mex$ 2,425) | Mex$ 2,308 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 110 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 132 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 974 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 627 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (Mex$ 1,964) | Mex$ 1,555 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$208 (Mex$ 2,931) | Mex$ 1,392 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 156% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,085 (Mex$ 465,427) | Mex$ 330,159 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.47 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$168 (Mex$ 2,357) | Mex$ 633 | + 272% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 264 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 155% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$16 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 112 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$39 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 193 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$94 (Mex$ 1,325) | Mex$ 639 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$13 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 74 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$10 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 52 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 39 | + 222% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.56 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 29 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.58 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 22 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$39 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 125 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 81% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$83 (Mex$ 1,164) | Mex$ 354 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$36 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 135 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$315 (Mex$ 4,434) | Mex$ 811 | + 447% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$158 (Mex$ 2,225) | Mex$ 816 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 131 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$8 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 80 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$10 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 39 | + 248% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$671 (Mex$ 9,444) | Mex$ 10,613 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 (Mex$ 4.85) | Mex$ 6 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$114 (Mex$ 1,604) | Mex$ 688 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 69 | + 245% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 114% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 884 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
14.068
MXN
/
CAD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Jerusalem is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Cost of living in Madrid is 26% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 37% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 17% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince
- Cost of living in Paris is 32% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in São Paulo is 5% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro
- Cost of living in Lima is 12% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is about the same as in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Geneva is 102% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Guatemala City is 41% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 117,618 (C$8,361) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 55,000 in Mazatlán.
Do you live in Mazatlán? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montreal (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tucson, Arizona (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in New York City (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Miami, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sacramento, California (United States)
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Southampton costs £2.50 (less than a minute ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Florianopolis costs R$ 1,500 (24 minutes ago)
- 500 ml domestic beer in the supermarket in Zagreb costs €1.50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Irapuato costs Mex$ 9,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria costs €850 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Petropolis costs R$ 50 (about 4 hours ago)