Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (C$4.12) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (C$1.40) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (C$2.23) | C$3.87 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (C$1.54) | C$3.88 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (C$4.68) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (C$2.81) | C$3.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (C$1.66) | C$2.39 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.49) | C$3.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (C$15) | C$18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (C$1.92) | C$2.33 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (C$1.33) | C$2.05 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,045 (C$1,329) | C$2,161 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,926 (C$623) | C$1,601 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (C$89) | C$167 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,636 (C$742) | C$1,606 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,897 (C$412) | C$1,084 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (C$65) | C$112 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,514 (C$524) | C$425 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,954 (C$136) | C$162 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 (C$60) | C$68 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 636 (C$44) | C$54 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,507 (C$105) | C$114 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,213 (C$85) | C$135 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,673 (C$22,730) | C$24,891 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (C$1.41) | C$1.24 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (C$35) | C$112 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.47) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 228 (C$16) | C$23 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (C$39) | C$88 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.73) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.43) | C$5.01 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (C$4.06) | C$5.06 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (C$2.11) | C$2.97 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (C$2.06) | C$2.34 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 175 (C$12) | C$24 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (C$24) | C$54 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (C$10) | C$28 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 942 (C$66) | C$161 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (C$46) | C$102 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (C$8) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (C$4.11) | C$4.87 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (C$2.86) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,897 (C$691) | C$562 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (C$0.11) | C$0.39 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 848 (C$59) | C$59 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (C$3.84) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.06980
CAD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,843 prices entered by 3,499 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Canada
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