Cost of living in Kingston, Canada vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Kingston (Canada) is 54% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 180 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 100 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.74 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 50 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.61 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 17 | + 154% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.53 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 28 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.57 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 35 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 100 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.00 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 97 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.05 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 40 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.24 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 30 | + 134% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 200 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.41 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 40 | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 85% | |
Housing | + 282% | |||
Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 282% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,996 (Mex$ 33,046) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 372% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,244 (Mex$ 20,598) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 415% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$220 (Mex$ 3,645) | Mex$ 300 | + 1115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,346 (Mex$ 22,277) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 791% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,009 (Mex$ 16,706) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 735% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 200 | + 882% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 500 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$467 (Mex$ 7,726) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$171 (Mex$ 2,838) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 184% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 180 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 200 | + 79% | |
Clothes | + 72% | |||
Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$63 (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 500 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$38 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 400 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (Mex$ 1,624) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$100 (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 800 | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,254 (Mex$ 384,898) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (Mex$ 1,114) | Mex$ 500 | + 123% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (Mex$ 340) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 100 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 300 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 50 | + 199% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.39 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 75 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.50 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 70 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 30 | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.35 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 80 | + 251% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 300 | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 150 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$96 (Mex$ 1,583) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 (Mex$ 1,419) | Mex$ 500 | + 184% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 130 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.75 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 50 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 30 | + 266% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$544 (Mex$ 9,007) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.51 (Mex$ 8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$51 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 800 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (Mex$ 201) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 84% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 36,759 (C$2,221) in Kingston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro.
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