Cost of living in Canada compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 225 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 122 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 54 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.31 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.07 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 35 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.83 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 23 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 71 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.88 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 41 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.63 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.12 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 24 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 227 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.33 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,099 (Mex$ 34,632) | Mex$ 19,344 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,593 (Mex$ 26,288) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (Mex$ 2,725) | Mex$ 970 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,589 (Mex$ 26,224) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (Mex$ 17,911) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (Mex$ 1,838) | Mex$ 693 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 387 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$362 (Mex$ 5,975) | Mex$ 6,700 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (Mex$ 2,680) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 98 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 94 | + 314% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (Mex$ 1,225) | Mex$ 862 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 672 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (Mex$ 1,826) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$131 (Mex$ 2,155) | Mex$ 1,153 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 96% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,368 (Mex$ 418,654) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (Mex$ 1,735) | Mex$ 553 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 97% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 75 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 188 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (Mex$ 1,598) | Mex$ 546 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 79 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 49 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.28 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 58 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.12 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 31 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.52 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 188 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 294 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 150 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (Mex$ 2,563) | Mex$ 805 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (Mex$ 1,574) | Mex$ 669 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 122 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.95 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 71 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 40 | + 205% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$569 (Mex$ 9,395) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.14 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 966 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 62 | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,776 prices entered by 2,322 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Mexico
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