Cost of living in Mexico compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 298 (C$22) | C$25 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 162 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (C$5.10) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (C$2.09) | C$3.20 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (C$3.50) | C$5.82 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (C$2.38) | C$5.71 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (C$3.60) | C$5.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (C$2.47) | C$3.95 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (C$2.16) | C$4.70 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 272 (C$20) | C$21 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (C$2.76) | C$3.26 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (C$1.94) | C$2.66 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,545 (C$1,621) | C$2,977 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,018 (C$829) | C$2,364 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,175 (C$88) | C$228 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,410 (C$1,009) | C$2,168 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,102 (C$535) | C$1,553 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 893 (C$67) | C$130 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 424 (C$32) | C$68 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,909 (C$445) | C$387 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,740 (C$206) | C$205 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (C$9) | C$14 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (C$9) | C$30 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 997 (C$75) | C$83 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 646 (C$49) | C$57 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,676 (C$126) | C$139 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,418 (C$107) | C$162 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 356,028 (C$26,795) | C$33,438 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (C$1.75) | C$1.67 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 585 (C$44) | C$108 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 87 (C$7) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 (C$15) | C$28 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 694 (C$52) | C$114 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (C$5.95) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (C$4.55) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (C$5.41) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (C$2.68) | C$4.32 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (C$2.58) | C$3.59 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 270 (C$20) | C$30 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mexico | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 378 (C$28) | C$69 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (C$12) | C$32 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 791 (C$60) | C$189 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 862 (C$65) | C$131 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 160 (C$12) | C$14 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (C$6) | C$5.75 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 50 (C$3.80) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,956 (C$825) | C$695 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.88 (C$0.22) | C$0.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 952 (C$72) | C$63 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 75 (C$5.68) | C$18 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.07526
CAD
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Cost of living in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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