- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 120 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 95 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 67 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 31 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.92 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 20 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 62 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 38 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.49 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 21 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 223 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,092 (Mex$ 31,639) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (Mex$ 24,779) | Mex$ 10,212 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 (Mex$ 2,297) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,608 (Mex$ 24,323) | Mex$ 11,923 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,180 (Mex$ 17,842) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (Mex$ 1,543) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Mex$ 802) | Mex$ 381 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$465 (Mex$ 7,034) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (Mex$ 2,346) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 105 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 87 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (Mex$ 1,091) | Mex$ 811 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 667 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (Mex$ 1,731) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (Mex$ 2,049) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,916 (Mex$ 346,527) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 457 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 75 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 189 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (Mex$ 1,445) | Mex$ 548 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 70 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 48 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.50 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 54 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.87 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 27 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 124 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 378 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 136 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (Mex$ 2,197) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (Mex$ 1,473) | Mex$ 742 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 103 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 54 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 44 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (Mex$ 9,052) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 724 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 52 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
15.122
MXN
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,245 prices entered by 4,841 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 91% more expensive than in Mexico
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