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Cost of living in Canada compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 123 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 98 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 68 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.40 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.76 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 22 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 64 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.88 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 39 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.41 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.31 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 212 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 18 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,085 (Mex$ 29,315) | Mex$ 19,711 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (Mex$ 23,046) | Mex$ 9,732 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$147 (Mex$ 2,072) | Mex$ 2,160 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,539 (Mex$ 21,640) | Mex$ 11,961 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,141 (Mex$ 16,044) | Mex$ 6,650 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$101 (Mex$ 1,415) | Mex$ 1,323 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 379 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$450 (Mex$ 6,328) | Mex$ 8,416 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$153 (Mex$ 2,150) | Mex$ 2,192 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 112 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 90 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (Mex$ 985) | Mex$ 868 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 716 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (Mex$ 1,595) | Mex$ 1,589 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (Mex$ 1,932) | Mex$ 1,388 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,960 (Mex$ 336,815) | Mex$ 321,531 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (Mex$ 1,539) | Mex$ 477 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 79 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 196 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (Mex$ 1,333) | Mex$ 565 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 80 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.71 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 50 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.43 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 61 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.82 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.41 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 131 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 424 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 141 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$156 (Mex$ 2,191) | Mex$ 1,145 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 (Mex$ 1,321) | Mex$ 780 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 114 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 56 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 47 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$573 (Mex$ 8,057) | Mex$ 10,482 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 878 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 53 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,074 prices entered by 4,187 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 70% more expensive than in Mexico
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