Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Mexico City 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico City is 33.0% lower than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico City is 36.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico City are 42.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico City are 32.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico City are 34.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico City is 57.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (328.56 MXN) |
15.22 C$ (200.00 MXN) |
-39.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 C$ (1,577.11 MXN) |
68.48 C$ (900.00 MXN) |
-42.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (197.14 MXN) |
12.36 C$ (162.50 MXN) |
-17.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (105.14 MXN) |
4.57 C$ (60.00 MXN) |
-42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
9.00 C$ (118.28 MXN) |
7.99 C$ (105.00 MXN) |
-11.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.60 C$ (73.64 MXN) |
5.24 C$ (68.87 MXN) |
-6.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.97 C$ (39.03 MXN) |
2.47 C$ (32.43 MXN) |
-16.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.37 C$ (31.14 MXN) |
1.70 C$ (22.30 MXN) |
-28.4 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.80 C$ (36.74 MXN) |
2.44 C$ (32.11 MXN) |
-12.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.76 C$ (49.45 MXN) |
3.40 C$ (44.72 MXN) |
-9.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.34 C$ (30.79 MXN) |
1.26 C$ (16.58 MXN) |
-46.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
5.72 C$ (75.15 MXN) |
3.61 C$ (47.45 MXN) |
-36.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.05 C$ (105.82 MXN) |
6.56 C$ (86.27 MXN) |
-18.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.80 C$ (115.62 MXN) |
5.44 C$ (71.47 MXN) |
-38.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.01 C$ (131.57 MXN) |
7.86 C$ (103.35 MXN) |
-21.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.65 C$ (34.83 MXN) |
1.92 C$ (25.21 MXN) |
-27.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.92 C$ (12.15 MXN) |
1.10 C$ (14.48 MXN) |
+19.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.67 C$ (35.13 MXN) |
1.37 C$ (18.04 MXN) |
-48.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.97 C$ (39.02 MXN) |
1.28 C$ (16.76 MXN) |
-57.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.95 C$ (25.64 MXN) |
1.32 C$ (17.40 MXN) |
-32.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.82 C$ (23.86 MXN) |
1.33 C$ (17.44 MXN) |
-26.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.63 C$ (47.75 MXN) |
2.05 C$ (26.90 MXN) |
-43.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.51 C$ (32.96 MXN) |
1.70 C$ (22.38 MXN) |
-32.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
22.00 C$ (289.14 MXN) |
15.22 C$ (200.00 MXN) |
-30.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.40 C$ (57.83 MXN) |
2.50 C$ (32.88 MXN) |
-43.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.17 C$ (67.92 MXN) |
6.14 C$ (80.64 MXN) |
+18.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
21.00 C$ (275.99 MXN) |
6.09 C$ (80.00 MXN) |
-71.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (46.00 MXN) |
0.46 C$ (6.00 MXN) |
-87.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
114.40 C$ (1,503.51 MXN) |
27.39 C$ (360.00 MXN) |
-76.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.00 C$ (52.57 MXN) |
1.90 C$ (25.00 MXN) |
-52.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.67 C$ (48.22 MXN) |
0.98 C$ (12.87 MXN) |
-73.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
44.57 C$ (585.76 MXN) |
7.76 C$ (102.00 MXN) |
-82.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.67 C$ (21.95 MXN) |
1.90 C$ (25.01 MXN) |
+14.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
39,580.00 C$ (520,182.84 MXN) |
29,445.54 C$ (386,990.00 MXN) |
-25.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,424.57 C$ (360,429.27 MXN) |
34,276.09 C$ (450,475.86 MXN) |
+25.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
120.27 C$ (1,580.70 MXN) |
71.46 C$ (939.17 MXN) |
-40.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
53.47 C$ (702.69 MXN) |
38.42 C$ (504.92 MXN) |
-28.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
74.96 C$ (985.19 MXN) |
47.18 C$ (620.09 MXN) |
-37.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
56.90 C$ (747.85 MXN) |
72.91 C$ (958.22 MXN) |
+28.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
21.22 C$ (278.83 MXN) |
40.93 C$ (537.94 MXN) |
+92.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
16.00 C$ (210.28 MXN) |
9.13 C$ (120.00 MXN) |
-42.9 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,742.02 C$ (22,894.67 MXN) |
610.71 C$ (8,026.32 MXN) |
-64.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
30,407.78 C$ (399,636.28 MXN) |
15,116.73 C$ (198,672.63 MXN) |
-50.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
90.25 C$ (1,186.09 MXN) |
89.48 C$ (1,176.00 MXN) |
-0.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
59.12 C$ (776.93 MXN) |
71.45 C$ (939.09 MXN) |
+20.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
129.75 C$ (1,705.25 MXN) |
153.04 C$ (2,011.32 MXN) |
+17.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
158.64 C$ (2,084.89 MXN) |
161.61 C$ (2,123.91 MXN) |
+1.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,665.70 C$ (35,034.14 MXN) |
1,582.30 C$ (20,795.45 MXN) |
-40.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,147.92 C$ (28,229.14 MXN) |
931.32 C$ (12,240.00 MXN) |
-56.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,904.17 C$ (64,453.34 MXN) |
3,481.05 C$ (45,750.00 MXN) |
-29.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,756.00 C$ (49,363.48 MXN) |
1,826.13 C$ (24,000.00 MXN) |
-51.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,199.98 C$ (15,770.77 MXN) |
460.91 C$ (6,057.60 MXN) |
-61.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
913.12 C$ (12,000.68 MXN) |
308.56 C$ (4,055.32 MXN) |
-66.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Mexico City Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,697.92 C$ (61,742.76 MXN) |
1,278.76 C$ (16,806.25 MXN) |
-72.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.68 | 11.64 | +148.7 % |
| Last update: | 1 December 2025 | 3 December 2025 | |
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