- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 121 (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (C$4.45) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (C$1.22) | C$2.44 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (C$2.08) | C$4.06 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (C$1.40) | C$4.11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (C$4.24) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (C$2.53) | C$3.69 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (C$1.51) | C$2.38 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (C$1.33) | C$3.50 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 209 (C$14) | C$18 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (C$1.66) | C$2.40 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (C$1.39) | C$2.34 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,894 (C$1,300) | C$2,096 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,989 (C$687) | C$1,641 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,321 (C$91) | C$167 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,108 (C$696) | C$1,661 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,968 (C$411) | C$1,216 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,242 (C$86) | C$107 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (C$27) | C$53 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,421 (C$580) | C$485 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,918 (C$132) | C$157 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 95 (C$7) | C$12 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (C$5.48) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 839 (C$58) | C$71 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 665 (C$46) | C$58 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,383 (C$95) | C$116 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,215 (C$84) | C$140 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 287,063 (C$19,755) | C$22,572 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (C$1.19) | C$1.21 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 520 (C$36) | C$111 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (C$5.61) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 179 (C$12) | C$21 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 536 (C$37) | C$85 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (C$4.30) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.35) | C$4.99 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (C$3.58) | C$5.52 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (C$1.88) | C$3.00 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (C$1.86) | C$2.92 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 366 (C$25) | C$54 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (C$9) | C$28 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,165 (C$80) | C$154 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 677 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (C$6) | C$12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (C$3.52) | C$4.82 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (C$2.91) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,850 (C$678) | C$587 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.81 (C$0.26) | C$0.46 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 648 (C$45) | C$62 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (C$3.46) | C$14 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06882
CAD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 30,539 prices entered by 5,102 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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