Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 308 (C$22) | C$28 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 185 (C$13) | C$15 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 92 (C$7) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (C$1.89) | C$3.97 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (C$3.26) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 42 (C$2.97) | C$5.71 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 57 (C$4.03) | C$5.39 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 41 (C$2.94) | C$4.61 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 32 (C$2.26) | C$3.39 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 (C$17) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (C$2.71) | C$3.32 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (C$2.05) | C$2.73 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,308 (C$1,447) | C$3,514 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,370 (C$810) | C$2,780 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,040 (C$74) | C$233 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,828 (C$1,057) | C$2,780 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,649 (C$545) | C$2,235 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 873 (C$62) | C$147 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (C$21) | C$64 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,157 (C$368) | C$488 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (C$147) | C$172 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (C$9) | C$16 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 153 (C$11) | C$30 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 768 (C$55) | C$76 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 765 (C$55) | C$56 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,567 (C$112) | C$133 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,349 (C$96) | C$209 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,665 (C$24,133) | C$33,085 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (C$1.67) | C$1.47 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 514 (C$37) | C$162 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (C$5.19) | C$16 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 (C$14) | C$39 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 542 (C$39) | C$94 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 130 (C$9) | C$13 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (C$4.30) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 76 (C$5.42) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (C$2.15) | C$4.56 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (C$2.52) | C$5.11 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 279 (C$20) | C$39 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (C$27) | C$82 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 (C$12) | C$36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 601 (C$43) | C$289 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 818 (C$58) | C$162 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 141 (C$10) | C$16 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,896 (C$848) | C$728 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.98 (C$0.28) | C$0.34 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 805 (C$57) | C$72 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 79 (C$5.62) | C$17 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,088 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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