Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (C$25) | C$24 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (C$13) | C$14 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (C$5.64) | C$10 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (C$2.25) | C$3.28 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (C$3.77) | C$5.88 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (C$2.42) | C$5.56 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (C$4.02) | C$5.47 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (C$2.85) | C$3.31 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (C$2.41) | C$4.03 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (C$23) | C$21 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (C$2.88) | C$3.23 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (C$2.05) | C$2.58 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (C$1,819) | C$2,889 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (C$930) | C$2,295 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (C$102) | C$240 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (C$1,099) | C$2,062 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (C$618) | C$1,501 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (C$72) | C$128 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (C$35) | C$65 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (C$506) | C$401 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (C$219) | C$213 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (C$10) | C$30 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (C$79) | C$80 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (C$56) | C$57 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (C$141) | C$147 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (C$111) | C$173 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (C$30,324) | C$33,546 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (C$1.86) | C$1.60 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (C$47) | C$106 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (C$18) | C$24 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (C$56) | C$103 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (C$5.07) | C$6 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (C$5.59) | C$6 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (C$2.85) | C$4.45 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (C$2.75) | C$3.63 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (C$21) | C$31 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (C$32) | C$68 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (C$13) | C$31 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (C$67) | C$217 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (C$73) | C$129 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (C$14) | C$15 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (C$7) | C$5.88 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (C$3.92) | C$8 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (C$902) | C$808 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (C$0.20) | C$0.44 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (C$72) | C$67 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (C$5.99) | C$18 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,064 prices entered by 1,568 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Canada
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