Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 84% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 106 | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 133 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 64 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 31 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.29 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 23 | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 100 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 47 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 198 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 72% | |
Housing | + 235% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 235% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (Mex$ 45,315) | Mex$ 9,694 | + 367% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (Mex$ 36,546) | Mex$ 6,296 | + 480% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (Mex$ 2,560) | Mex$ 1,759 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (Mex$ 34,383) | Mex$ 5,281 | + 551% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (Mex$ 27,156) | Mex$ 3,347 | + 711% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (Mex$ 1,664) | Mex$ 1,120 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 528 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$363 (Mex$ 5,823) | Mex$ 8,633 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (Mex$ 3,354) | Mex$ 4,829 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 176 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 116 | + 237% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (Mex$ 1,364) | Mex$ 1,589 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 1,108 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (Mex$ 1,918) | Mex$ 1,579 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (Mex$ 2,339) | Mex$ 1,679 | + 39% | |
Transportation | + 209% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 209% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (Mex$ 394,618) | Mex$ 140,500 | + 181% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (Mex$ 2,446) | Mex$ 500 | + 389% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (Mex$ 366) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 87% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 85 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 179 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (Mex$ 1,185) | Mex$ 500 | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 60 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 52 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 52 | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 34 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 35 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 75 | + 513% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (Mex$ 854) | Mex$ 231 | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 158 | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (Mex$ 4,364) | Mex$ 500 | + 773% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 447 | + 247% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 64 | + 272% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 43 | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 44 | + 155% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (Mex$ 9,667) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (Mex$ 6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (Mex$ 1,066) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 51 | + 311% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 139% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 64,592 (C$4,028) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 27,000 in San Cristobal de las Casas.
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