- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (C$4.58) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (C$1.31) | C$2.39 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (C$2.15) | C$3.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.47) | C$3.94 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (C$4.47) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (C$2.68) | C$3.92 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (C$1.70) | C$2.42 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (C$1.50) | C$3.56 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (C$15) | C$18 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (C$1.77) | C$2.39 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (C$1.41) | C$2.20 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,349 (C$1,357) | C$2,108 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (C$715) | C$1,636 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (C$115) | C$155 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,212 (C$857) | C$1,601 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (C$481) | C$1,167 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (C$92) | C$98 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,037 (C$564) | C$462 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (C$142) | C$155 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (C$8) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (C$5.56) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (C$59) | C$73 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (C$47) | C$59 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,522 (C$107) | C$115 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (C$93) | C$135 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 317,789 (C$22,294) | C$23,164 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.34) | C$1.31 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 454 (C$32) | C$109 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (C$5.40) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (C$13) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (C$38) | C$95 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (C$5.06) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.52) | C$4.79 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (C$3.89) | C$5.47 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (C$1.98) | C$2.87 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (C$2.14) | C$2.67 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 128 (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (C$27) | C$54 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (C$10) | C$28 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (C$85) | C$157 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 744 (C$52) | C$97 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (C$3.83) | C$5.04 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (C$3.14) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,381 (C$728) | C$599 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (C$0.16) | C$0.44 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 754 (C$53) | C$58 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (C$3.68) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.07015
CAD
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Cost of living in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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