Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 42.6% higher than in Mexico (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 49.6% higher than in Mexico | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 70.6% higher than in Mexico | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 41.6% higher than in Mexico | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 43.9% higher than in Mexico | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 147.8% higher than in Mexico | |
Restaurants | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 MXN (15.86 C$) |
315.24 MXN (25.00 C$) |
+57.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 MXN (63.44 C$) |
1,260.98 MXN (100.00 C$) |
+57.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
160.00 MXN (12.69 C$) |
189.15 MXN (15.00 C$) |
+18.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
45.00 MXN (3.57 C$) |
100.88 MXN (8.00 C$) |
+124.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
80.00 MXN (6.34 C$) |
100.88 MXN (8.00 C$) |
+26.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
64.73 MXN (5.13 C$) |
66.39 MXN (5.26 C$) |
+2.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
25.89 MXN (2.05 C$) |
36.73 MXN (2.91 C$) |
+41.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
18.75 MXN (1.49 C$) |
29.94 MXN (2.37 C$) |
+59.7 % |
Markets | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
29.36 MXN (2.33 C$) |
39.05 MXN (3.10 C$) |
+33.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
44.82 MXN (3.55 C$) |
42.06 MXN (3.34 C$) |
-6.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
14.54 MXN (1.15 C$) |
28.86 MXN (2.29 C$) |
+98.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
44.80 MXN (3.55 C$) |
61.35 MXN (4.87 C$) |
+36.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
74.97 MXN (5.95 C$) |
86.55 MXN (6.86 C$) |
+15.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
69.63 MXN (5.52 C$) |
95.74 MXN (7.59 C$) |
+37.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
96.39 MXN (7.64 C$) |
119.57 MXN (9.48 C$) |
+24.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
23.70 MXN (1.88 C$) |
32.58 MXN (2.58 C$) |
+37.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
13.03 MXN (1.03 C$) |
11.53 MXN (0.91 C$) |
-11.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
17.14 MXN (1.36 C$) |
30.69 MXN (2.43 C$) |
+79.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
15.70 MXN (1.25 C$) |
32.11 MXN (2.55 C$) |
+104.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
16.77 MXN (1.33 C$) |
21.41 MXN (1.70 C$) |
+27.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
17.54 MXN (1.39 C$) |
20.63 MXN (1.64 C$) |
+17.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
25.51 MXN (2.02 C$) |
45.64 MXN (3.62 C$) |
+78.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
20.17 MXN (1.60 C$) |
30.98 MXN (2.46 C$) |
+53.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
200.00 MXN (15.86 C$) |
226.98 MXN (18.00 C$) |
+13.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
31.13 MXN (2.47 C$) |
50.90 MXN (4.04 C$) |
+63.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
59.64 MXN (4.73 C$) |
57.16 MXN (4.53 C$) |
-4.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
80.00 MXN (6.34 C$) |
252.20 MXN (20.00 C$) |
+215.2 % |
Transportation | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
11.00 MXN (0.87 C$) |
44.13 MXN (3.50 C$) |
+301.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 MXN (39.65 C$) |
1,311.41 MXN (104.00 C$) |
+162.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 MXN (3.97 C$) |
56.74 MXN (4.50 C$) |
+13.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
72.42 MXN (5.74 C$) |
42.62 MXN (3.38 C$) |
-41.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
200.00 MXN (15.86 C$) |
479.17 MXN (38.00 C$) |
+139.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
24.96 MXN (1.98 C$) |
19.35 MXN (1.53 C$) |
-22.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
386,990.00 MXN (30,689.73 C$) |
499,094.10 MXN (39,580.00 C$) |
+29.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
442,969.33 MXN (35,129.10 C$) |
343,090.85 MXN (27,208.37 C$) |
-22.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,241.30 MXN (98.44 C$) |
2,655.71 MXN (210.61 C$) |
+113.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
443.17 MXN (35.15 C$) |
764.47 MXN (60.62 C$) |
+72.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
533.50 MXN (42.31 C$) |
1,076.58 MXN (85.38 C$) |
+101.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
683.37 MXN (54.19 C$) |
736.89 MXN (58.44 C$) |
+7.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
345.44 MXN (27.39 C$) |
351.77 MXN (27.90 C$) |
+1.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
95.00 MXN (7.53 C$) |
201.63 MXN (15.99 C$) |
+112.2 % |
Childcare | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
5,219.76 MXN (413.95 C$) |
13,593.50 MXN (1,078.01 C$) |
+160.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
121,767.33 MXN (9,656.60 C$) |
252,734.54 MXN (20,042.78 C$) |
+107.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,028.93 MXN (81.60 C$) |
959.43 MXN (76.09 C$) |
-6.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
776.97 MXN (61.62 C$) |
717.66 MXN (56.91 C$) |
-7.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,814.46 MXN (143.89 C$) |
1,527.45 MXN (121.13 C$) |
-15.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,660.87 MXN (131.71 C$) |
1,851.06 MXN (146.80 C$) |
+11.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
13,722.03 MXN (1,088.21 C$) |
22,917.24 MXN (1,817.42 C$) |
+67.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
8,972.09 MXN (711.52 C$) |
20,148.93 MXN (1,597.88 C$) |
+124.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
25,206.22 MXN (1,998.95 C$) |
36,214.76 MXN (2,871.96 C$) |
+43.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
16,967.17 MXN (1,345.56 C$) |
31,354.42 MXN (2,486.52 C$) |
+84.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,382.75 MXN (347.57 C$) |
8,004.60 MXN (634.79 C$) |
+82.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,558.00 MXN (202.86 C$) |
6,397.49 MXN (507.34 C$) |
+150.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mexico Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,097.07 MXN (1,117.95 C$) |
52,267.53 MXN (4,145.01 C$) |
+270.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.45 | 5.40 | -52.8 % |
| Last update: | 13 February 2026 | 12 February 2026 | |
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