Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mérida (Mexico) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 130 (C$8) | C$16 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 99 (C$6) | C$10 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 73 (C$4.70) | C$5.78 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.22) | C$2.28 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 26 (C$1.69) | C$2.71 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 27 (C$1.75) | C$3.49 | 50% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 74 (C$4.75) | C$9 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 46 (C$2.95) | C$3.70 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 29 (C$1.86) | C$2.51 | 26% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.21) | C$2.90 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 213 (C$14) | C$17 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 33 (C$2.12) | C$2.12 | 0% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 22 (C$1.41) | C$1.70 | 17% |
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 12,450 (C$803) | C$1,188 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,246 (C$338) | C$935 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,716 (C$111) | C$193 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 6,972 (C$450) | C$1,045 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,197 (C$335) | C$662 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 977 (C$63) | C$175 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 366 (C$24) | C$47 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 8,247 (C$532) | C$368 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,138 (C$138) | C$122 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 89 (C$5.71) | C$9 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 95 (C$6) | C$22 | 72% |
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 763 (C$49) | C$51 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 659 (C$43) | C$52 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,406 (C$91) | C$99 | 8% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 918 (C$59) | C$120 | 51% |
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 337,749 (C$21,790) | C$26,424 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (C$1.24) | C$1.20 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 463 (C$30) | C$83 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 138 (C$9) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 81 (C$5.22) | C$11 | 51% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 139 (C$9) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 487 (C$31) | C$178 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 63 (C$4.10) | C$8 | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 41 (C$2.63) | C$3.97 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 55 (C$3.56) | C$4.83 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 26 (C$1.66) | C$3.16 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 27 (C$1.73) | C$2.14 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 125 (C$8) | C$19 | 58% |
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 262 (C$17) | C$52 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 149 (C$10) | C$23 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 799 (C$52) | C$146 | 65% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 600 (C$39) | C$98 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 86 (C$5.57) | C$8 | 32% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 59 (C$3.79) | C$3.82 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 40 (C$2.55) | C$5.46 | 53% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,363 (C$733) | C$496 | 48% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.99 (C$0.13) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 575 (C$37) | C$42 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 55 (C$3.54) | C$12 | 71% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,500 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$2,030 (Mex$ 31,468) in Mérida.