- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (C$4.25) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.20) | C$2.41 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$2.00) | C$4.05 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.26) | C$3.97 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (C$3.99) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (C$2.41) | C$3.83 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (C$1.53) | C$2.39 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.37) | C$3.51 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (C$14) | C$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.64) | C$2.39 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (C$1.30) | C$2.26 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (C$1,267) | C$2,130 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (C$674) | C$1,659 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (C$104) | C$156 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (C$763) | C$1,641 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (C$428) | C$1,183 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (C$104) | C$100 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (C$25) | C$53 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (C$523) | C$472 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (C$129) | C$157 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (C$5.72) | C$24 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 799 (C$52) | C$72 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 656 (C$42) | C$58 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (C$96) | C$115 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,293 (C$84) | C$138 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,016 (C$20,143) | C$22,939 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.21) | C$1.30 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (C$30) | C$109 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (C$4.99) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (C$12) | C$21 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (C$35) | C$95 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (C$4.42) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.17) | C$4.90 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (C$3.44) | C$5.54 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$1.80) | C$2.84 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (C$1.87) | C$2.68 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (C$77) | C$146 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (C$48) | C$98 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (C$7) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (C$3.53) | C$5.02 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (C$2.87) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,287 (C$664) | C$600 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (C$0.15) | C$0.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (C$46) | C$63 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (C$3.37) | C$14 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06456
CAD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,773 prices entered by 4,959 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Canada
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