Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 215 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (C$3.41) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.33) | C$2.46 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (C$2.27) | C$3.82 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.59) | C$4.51 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (C$4.61) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (C$2.58) | C$3.90 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (C$1.55) | C$2.71 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (C$1.52) | C$3.13 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 235 (C$15) | C$17 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (C$1.90) | C$2.28 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.31) | C$2.22 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,938 (C$1,213) | C$2,280 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,545 (C$547) | C$1,762 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 (C$68) | C$173 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,167 (C$651) | C$1,741 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,986 (C$319) | C$1,282 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 727 (C$47) | C$109 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (C$24) | C$54 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,118 (C$456) | C$378 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,977 (C$127) | C$162 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (C$6) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (C$5.83) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 851 (C$55) | C$72 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (C$42) | C$48 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,499 (C$96) | C$109 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,104 (C$71) | C$139 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 345,868 (C$22,159) | C$25,314 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.22) | C$1.13 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 532 (C$34) | C$119 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.16) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 517 (C$33) | C$78 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.21) | C$5.00 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (C$3.55) | C$5.58 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (C$1.88) | C$3.19 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$1.88) | C$2.65 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 190 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 311 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 145 (C$9) | C$29 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 820 (C$53) | C$156 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 684 (C$44) | C$91 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (C$4.57) | C$4.86 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (C$2.46) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,035 (C$643) | C$568 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.60 (C$0.17) | C$0.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 995 (C$64) | C$58 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (C$3.92) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,878 prices entered by 2,415 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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