Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 31.5% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 35.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 45.6% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 30.9% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 32.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 60.0% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (Mex$326.49) |
C$15.31 (Mex$200.00) |
-38.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (Mex$1,305.95) |
C$61.26 (Mex$800.00) |
-38.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (Mex$195.89) |
C$12.98 (Mex$169.50) |
-13.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (Mex$104.48) |
C$3.83 (Mex$50.00) |
-52.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (Mex$104.48) |
C$6.13 (Mex$80.00) |
-23.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.34 (Mex$69.73) |
C$5.03 (Mex$65.66) |
-5.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.94 (Mex$38.35) |
C$2.04 (Mex$26.66) |
-30.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.38 (Mex$31.11) |
C$1.47 (Mex$19.16) |
-38.4 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.11 (Mex$40.65) |
C$2.29 (Mex$29.86) |
-26.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.37 (Mex$43.98) |
C$3.51 (Mex$45.87) |
+4.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 (Mex$29.91) |
C$1.11 (Mex$14.45) |
-51.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.98 (Mex$65.06) |
C$3.49 (Mex$45.52) |
-30.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.83 (Mex$89.21) |
C$5.82 (Mex$75.97) |
-14.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.60 (Mex$99.27) |
C$5.27 (Mex$68.82) |
-30.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.75 (Mex$127.38) |
C$7.50 (Mex$97.99) |
-23.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.60 (Mex$33.91) |
C$1.83 (Mex$23.96) |
-29.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.90 (Mex$11.80) |
C$1.01 (Mex$13.23) |
+12.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.45 (Mex$32.00) |
C$1.30 (Mex$16.95) |
-47.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 (Mex$33.44) |
C$1.24 (Mex$16.23) |
-51.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.68 (Mex$22.00) |
C$1.28 (Mex$16.73) |
-24.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.59 (Mex$20.72) |
C$1.27 (Mex$16.62) |
-19.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 (Mex$47.48) |
C$1.98 (Mex$25.85) |
-45.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.45 (Mex$31.97) |
C$1.58 (Mex$20.61) |
-35.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.72 (Mex$244.47) |
C$15.31 (Mex$200.00) |
-18.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.02 (Mex$52.48) |
C$2.45 (Mex$31.95) |
-39.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.51 (Mex$58.93) |
C$4.53 (Mex$59.14) |
+0.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (Mex$261.19) |
C$6.37 (Mex$83.20) |
-68.1 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (Mex$45.71) |
C$0.92 (Mex$12.00) |
-73.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$102.00 (Mex$1,332.07) |
C$38.29 (Mex$500.00) |
-62.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.40 (Mex$57.46) |
C$3.83 (Mex$50.00) |
-13.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (Mex$44.14) |
C$6.08 (Mex$79.43) |
+80.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (Mex$496.26) |
C$15.31 (Mex$200.00) |
-59.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.70 (Mex$22.15) |
C$2.04 (Mex$26.64) |
+20.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,000.00 (Mex$509,321.86) |
C$34,381.01 (Mex$449,000.00) |
-11.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$29,638.14 (Mex$387,060.29) |
C$33,479.55 (Mex$437,227.34) |
+13.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$209.38 (Mex$2,734.34) |
C$97.22 (Mex$1,269.71) |
-53.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.59 (Mex$778.17) |
C$32.88 (Mex$429.37) |
-44.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$83.82 (Mex$1,094.63) |
C$40.62 (Mex$530.54) |
-51.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$57.44 (Mex$750.11) |
C$52.14 (Mex$680.92) |
-9.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$27.22 (Mex$355.52) |
C$25.17 (Mex$328.72) |
-7.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$16.00 (Mex$208.95) |
C$7.66 (Mex$100.00) |
-52.1 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,074.21 (Mex$14,028.74) |
C$363.94 (Mex$4,752.91) |
-66.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,417.09 (Mex$266,637.71) |
C$8,660.59 (Mex$113,103.25) |
-57.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.53 (Mex$999.43) |
C$78.90 (Mex$1,030.36) |
+3.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$55.73 (Mex$727.84) |
C$58.75 (Mex$767.26) |
+5.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$123.32 (Mex$1,610.56) |
C$137.30 (Mex$1,793.03) |
+11.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$144.78 (Mex$1,890.76) |
C$127.23 (Mex$1,661.54) |
-12.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,798.38 (Mex$23,486.00) |
C$993.46 (Mex$12,974.08) |
-44.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,587.82 (Mex$20,736.25) |
C$648.82 (Mex$8,473.31) |
-59.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,866.90 (Mex$37,440.40) |
C$1,873.24 (Mex$24,463.58) |
-34.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,486.51 (Mex$32,472.61) |
C$1,235.46 (Mex$16,134.55) |
-50.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$605.11 (Mex$7,902.42) |
C$328.87 (Mex$4,294.93) |
-45.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$505.59 (Mex$6,602.83) |
C$192.72 (Mex$2,516.82) |
-61.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,222.52 (Mex$55,144.18) |
C$1,088.40 (Mex$14,214.00) |
-74.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.87 | 11.43 | +134.8 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 18 October 2026 | |
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