- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (C$8) | C$17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (C$1.26) | C$2.45 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$2.12) | C$4.11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (C$1.34) | C$3.94 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (C$4.23) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (C$2.55) | C$3.72 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (C$1.65) | C$2.33 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.44) | C$3.55 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 218 (C$15) | C$18 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.72) | C$2.41 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (C$1.41) | C$2.32 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,573 (C$1,350) | C$2,119 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,093 (C$696) | C$1,642 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (C$106) | C$159 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (C$766) | C$1,626 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (C$430) | C$1,164 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (C$106) | C$101 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (C$26) | C$53 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (C$559) | C$485 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (C$141) | C$157 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (C$5.43) | C$24 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 816 (C$56) | C$70 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (C$44) | C$56 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,453 (C$100) | C$114 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (C$88) | C$138 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,775 (C$20,672) | C$22,793 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (C$1.27) | C$1.29 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (C$32) | C$110 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (C$5.07) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 534 (C$37) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (C$4.64) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (C$3.25) | C$4.97 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (C$3.50) | C$5.59 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$1.90) | C$2.85 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (C$1.90) | C$2.74 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 368 (C$25) | C$54 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (C$9) | C$27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,203 (C$83) | C$146 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 717 (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 99 (C$7) | C$12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (C$3.71) | C$4.96 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (C$2.99) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (C$716) | C$589 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (C$0.17) | C$0.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 695 (C$48) | C$62 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (C$3.57) | C$14 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06896
CAD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,816 prices entered by 5,147 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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