Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Mexico Reverse

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Cost of Living in Mexico is 32.8% lower than in Canada (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 35.9% lower than in Canada
Rent Prices in Mexico are 43.5% lower than in Canada
Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 32.6% lower than in Canada
Groceries Prices in Mexico are 33.2% lower than in Canada
Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 59.1% lower than in Canada
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Restaurants
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 C$
(328.57 MXN)		 15.22 C$
(200.00 MXN)		      -39.1 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 100.00 C$
(1,314.29 MXN)		 60.87 C$
(800.00 MXN)		      -39.1 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.00 C$
(197.14 MXN)		 11.79 C$
(155.00 MXN)		      -21.4 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 8.00 C$
(105.14 MXN)		 3.42 C$
(45.00 MXN)		      -57.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.00 C$
(105.14 MXN)		 6.09 C$
(80.00 MXN)		      -23.9 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.24 C$
(68.85 MXN)		 4.93 C$
(64.74 MXN)		      -6.0 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.90 C$
(38.09 MXN)		 1.96 C$
(25.81 MXN)		      -32.2 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.35 C$
(30.82 MXN)		 1.40 C$
(18.46 MXN)		      -40.1 %
Markets
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.09 C$
(40.60 MXN)		 2.22 C$
(29.24 MXN)		      -28.0 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.34 C$
(43.89 MXN)		 3.44 C$
(45.24 MXN)		      +3.1 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.29 C$
(30.08 MXN)		 1.13 C$
(14.80 MXN)		      -50.8 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.84 C$
(63.57 MXN)		 3.45 C$
(45.39 MXN)		      -28.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.02 C$
(92.31 MXN)		 5.76 C$
(75.70 MXN)		      -18.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.57 C$
(99.53 MXN)		 5.25 C$
(68.96 MXN)		      -30.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.53 C$
(125.21 MXN)		 7.32 C$
(96.18 MXN)		      -23.2 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.60 C$
(34.12 MXN)		 1.83 C$
(24.02 MXN)		      -29.6 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.91 C$
(12.02 MXN)		 0.99 C$
(12.96 MXN)		      +7.8 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.45 C$
(32.16 MXN)		 1.30 C$
(17.09 MXN)		      -46.9 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.56 C$
(33.65 MXN)		 1.23 C$
(16.11 MXN)		      -52.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.69 C$
(22.22 MXN)		 1.30 C$
(17.11 MXN)		      -23.0 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.65 C$
(21.64 MXN)		 1.36 C$
(17.90 MXN)		      -17.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.57 C$
(46.93 MXN)		 1.92 C$
(25.28 MXN)		      -46.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.45 C$
(32.26 MXN)		 1.54 C$
(20.21 MXN)		      -37.3 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 18.00 C$
(236.57 MXN)		 15.22 C$
(200.00 MXN)		      -15.5 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.04 C$
(53.12 MXN)		 2.37 C$
(31.11 MXN)		      -41.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.52 C$
(59.44 MXN)		 4.52 C$
(59.43 MXN)		      -0.0 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 20.00 C$
(262.86 MXN)		 6.09 C$
(80.00 MXN)		      -69.6 %
Transportation
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.50 C$
(46.00 MXN)		 0.84 C$
(11.00 MXN)		      -76.1 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 104.50 C$
(1,373.43 MXN)		 38.04 C$
(500.00 MXN)		      -63.6 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.50 C$
(59.14 MXN)		 3.80 C$
(50.00 MXN)		      -15.5 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.36 C$
(44.21 MXN)		 5.33 C$
(70.00 MXN)		      +58.3 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 37.75 C$
(496.14 MXN)		 15.22 C$
(200.00 MXN)		      -59.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.53 C$
(20.14 MXN)		 1.88 C$
(24.70 MXN)		      +22.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 39,580.00 C$
(520,194.29 MXN)		 29,444.89 C$
(386,990.00 MXN)		      -25.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 27,258.52 C$
(358,254.80 MXN)		 33,705.15 C$
(442,981.93 MXN)		      +23.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 211.65 C$
(2,781.67 MXN)		 94.91 C$
(1,247.41 MXN)		      -55.2 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 61.08 C$
(802.82 MXN)		 34.18 C$
(449.21 MXN)		      -44.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 85.12 C$
(1,118.66 MXN)		 40.98 C$
(538.64 MXN)		      -51.8 %
Sports And Leisure
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 58.65 C$
(770.88 MXN)		 52.90 C$
(695.27 MXN)		      -9.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 27.14 C$
(356.73 MXN)		 26.22 C$
(344.59 MXN)		      -3.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 16.00 C$
(210.22 MXN)		 7.61 C$
(100.00 MXN)		      -52.4 %
Childcare
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,071.96 C$
(14,088.63 MXN)		 369.61 C$
(4,857.75 MXN)		      -65.5 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 18,888.49 C$
(248,248.69 MXN)		 9,302.66 C$
(122,263.48 MXN)		      -50.7 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 76.40 C$
(1,004.18 MXN)		 78.51 C$
(1,031.80 MXN)		      +2.8 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 56.46 C$
(742.03 MXN)		 60.00 C$
(788.63 MXN)		      +6.3 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 121.25 C$
(1,593.52 MXN)		 138.53 C$
(1,820.70 MXN)		      +14.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 145.99 C$
(1,918.68 MXN)		 131.49 C$
(1,728.14 MXN)		      -9.9 %
Rent Per Month
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,828.37 C$
(24,030.06 MXN)		 1,051.49 C$
(13,819.60 MXN)		      -42.5 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,594.58 C$
(20,957.32 MXN)		 702.31 C$
(9,230.42 MXN)		      -56.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,913.85 C$
(38,296.30 MXN)		 1,935.95 C$
(25,443.91 MXN)		      -33.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,521.02 C$
(33,133.34 MXN)		 1,318.17 C$
(17,324.55 MXN)		      -47.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 656.34 C$
(8,626.16 MXN)		 329.44 C$
(4,329.81 MXN)		      -49.8 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 524.06 C$
(6,887.65 MXN)		 192.96 C$
(2,536.10 MXN)		      -63.2 %
Salaries And Financing
 Canada Edit Mexico Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,132.31 C$
(54,310.33 MXN)		 1,084.46 C$
(14,252.94 MXN)		      -73.8 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.51 11.23      +103.7 %
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