Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 239 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 137 (C$11) | C$11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (C$5.97) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (C$2.13) | C$2.69 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (C$3.81) | C$5.27 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (C$2.18) | C$4.33 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 93 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (C$3.95) | C$3.79 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 37 (C$2.89) | C$2.67 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (C$2.16) | C$3.97 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (C$19) | C$24 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (C$2.55) | C$2.47 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (C$2.04) | C$2.62 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 29,243 (C$2,293) | C$2,008 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,294 (C$1,278) | C$1,671 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,223 (C$96) | C$115 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 19,121 (C$1,499) | C$1,201 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,712 (C$761) | C$1,069 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 839 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 411 (C$32) | C$83 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,772 (C$531) | C$351 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,885 (C$226) | C$159 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 125 (C$10) | C$17 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (C$9) | C$28 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,070 (C$84) | C$87 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 855 (C$67) | C$80 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,866 (C$146) | C$119 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,575 (C$124) | C$162 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 397,177 (C$31,142) | C$25,318 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (C$1.80) | C$1.65 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 502 (C$39) | C$66 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 151 (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 112 (C$9) | C$13 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 219 (C$17) | C$38 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 717 (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (C$5.88) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (C$4.61) | C$5.63 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (C$4.80) | C$5.47 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (C$3.19) | C$3.95 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (C$2.50) | C$1.60 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 326 (C$26) | C$24 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 355 (C$28) | C$63 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (C$12) | C$28 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 910 (C$71) | C$105 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,002 (C$79) | C$107 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 187 (C$15) | C$12 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (C$6) | C$5.19 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.93) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,767 (C$844) | C$677 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.92 (C$0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,572 (C$123) | C$53 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (C$5.54) | C$14 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,874 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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