Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 (C$20) | C$23 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (C$10) | C$13 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (C$4.66) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (C$1.80) | C$3.06 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (C$2.94) | C$5.15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (C$1.89) | C$4.85 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 81 (C$5.76) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (C$3.28) | C$4.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (C$2.18) | C$3.03 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (C$2.07) | C$3.46 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (C$19) | C$18 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (C$2.40) | C$2.62 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (C$1.59) | C$3.01 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,362 (C$1,446) | C$2,798 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,096 (C$717) | C$2,236 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (C$76) | C$219 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,494 (C$959) | C$1,943 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,902 (C$490) | C$1,567 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 714 (C$51) | C$133 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (C$27) | C$70 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,078 (C$503) | C$416 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,415 (C$172) | C$195 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (C$8) | C$30 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (C$70) | C$81 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 690 (C$49) | C$52 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (C$119) | C$122 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (C$94) | C$148 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,704 (C$26,332) | C$29,369 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (C$1.60) | C$1.85 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 (C$39) | C$112 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.51) | C$12 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 195 (C$14) | C$30 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 624 (C$44) | C$101 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (C$5.52) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (C$3.98) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (C$4.51) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (C$2.41) | C$4.13 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (C$2.51) | C$3.03 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 (C$17) | C$30 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 353 (C$25) | C$66 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (C$11) | C$30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (C$59) | C$163 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 776 (C$55) | C$109 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (C$11) | C$13 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (C$5.99) | C$5.06 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (C$3.05) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,104 (C$860) | C$811 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.09 (C$0.22) | C$0.43 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 918 (C$65) | C$58 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (C$4.92) | C$17 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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