Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and Canada Reverse

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Cost of Living in Canada is 49.4% higher than in Mexico (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 56.9% higher than in Mexico
Rent Prices in Canada are 79.2% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in Canada are 49.0% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in Canada are 49.9% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 143.4% higher than in Mexico
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Restaurants
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.23 C$
(200.00 MXN)		 25.00 C$
(328.30 MXN)		      +64.2 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 60.92 C$
(800.00 MXN)		 100.00 C$
(1,313.20 MXN)		      +64.2 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.42 C$
(150.00 MXN)		 15.00 C$
(196.98 MXN)		      +31.3 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3.43 C$
(45.00 MXN)		 8.00 C$
(105.06 MXN)		      +133.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.09 C$
(80.00 MXN)		 8.00 C$
(105.06 MXN)		      +31.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.93 C$
(64.80 MXN)		 5.24 C$
(68.78 MXN)		      +6.1 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.96 C$
(25.73 MXN)		 2.89 C$
(37.91 MXN)		      +47.3 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.40 C$
(18.42 MXN)		 2.34 C$
(30.75 MXN)		      +66.9 %
Markets
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.22 C$
(29.09 MXN)		 3.09 C$
(40.64 MXN)		      +39.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.45 C$
(45.28 MXN)		 3.33 C$
(43.77 MXN)		      -3.3 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.13 C$
(14.81 MXN)		 2.32 C$
(30.46 MXN)		      +105.6 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.44 C$
(45.23 MXN)		 4.85 C$
(63.63 MXN)		      +40.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.73 C$
(75.24 MXN)		 7.00 C$
(91.99 MXN)		      +22.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.23 C$
(68.66 MXN)		 7.55 C$
(99.21 MXN)		      +44.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.32 C$
(96.07 MXN)		 9.46 C$
(124.28 MXN)		      +29.4 %
Apples (1 lb) 1.83 C$
(24.05 MXN)		 2.60 C$
(34.17 MXN)		      +42.1 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.98 C$
(12.89 MXN)		 0.91 C$
(11.97 MXN)		      -7.1 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.29 C$
(16.89 MXN)		 2.43 C$
(31.93 MXN)		      +89.0 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.22 C$
(16.05 MXN)		 2.55 C$
(33.55 MXN)		      +109.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.30 C$
(17.05 MXN)		 1.68 C$
(22.08 MXN)		      +29.5 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.37 C$
(17.95 MXN)		 1.64 C$
(21.53 MXN)		      +19.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.92 C$
(25.20 MXN)		 3.56 C$
(46.81 MXN)		      +85.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.54 C$
(20.24 MXN)		 2.45 C$
(32.19 MXN)		      +59.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.23 C$
(200.00 MXN)		 18.00 C$
(236.38 MXN)		      +18.2 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.38 C$
(31.32 MXN)		 4.03 C$
(52.98 MXN)		      +69.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.52 C$
(59.34 MXN)		 4.52 C$
(59.39 MXN)		      +0.1 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 6.09 C$
(80.00 MXN)		 20.00 C$
(262.64 MXN)		      +228.3 %
Transportation
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.84 C$
(11.00 MXN)		 3.50 C$
(45.96 MXN)		      +317.8 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 38.07 C$
(500.00 MXN)		 104.25 C$
(1,369.01 MXN)		      +173.8 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.81 C$
(50.00 MXN)		 4.71 C$
(61.85 MXN)		      +23.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5.51 C$
(72.42 MXN)		 3.51 C$
(46.07 MXN)		      -36.4 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 15.23 C$
(200.00 MXN)		 36.85 C$
(483.92 MXN)		      +142.0 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.87 C$
(24.52 MXN)		 1.55 C$
(20.38 MXN)		      -16.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 30,459.86 C$
(400,000.00 MXN)		 33,978.00 C$
(446,200.33 MXN)		      +11.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 33,817.70 C$
(444,095.31 MXN)		 28,132.70 C$
(369,439.61 MXN)		      -16.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 95.43 C$
(1,253.13 MXN)		 207.28 C$
(2,721.99 MXN)		      +117.2 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 34.33 C$
(450.85 MXN)		 61.55 C$
(808.28 MXN)		      +79.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 40.90 C$
(537.10 MXN)		 85.66 C$
(1,124.91 MXN)		      +109.4 %
Sports And Leisure
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 54.14 C$
(711.03 MXN)		 58.92 C$
(773.78 MXN)		      +8.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 27.79 C$
(364.98 MXN)		 23.92 C$
(314.16 MXN)		      -13.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 7.54 C$
(99.00 MXN)		 15.82 C$
(207.75 MXN)		      +109.8 %
Childcare
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 369.97 C$
(4,858.51 MXN)		 1,073.39 C$
(14,095.85 MXN)		      +190.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 9,002.87 C$
(118,226.04 MXN)		 17,829.16 C$
(234,133.23 MXN)		      +98.0 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 77.72 C$
(1,020.63 MXN)		 76.77 C$
(1,008.20 MXN)		      -1.2 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 59.78 C$
(785.08 MXN)		 56.68 C$
(744.33 MXN)		      -5.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 138.12 C$
(1,813.80 MXN)		 121.30 C$
(1,592.97 MXN)		      -12.2 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 131.34 C$
(1,724.81 MXN)		 145.78 C$
(1,914.37 MXN)		      +11.0 %
Rent Per Month
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,017.51 C$
(13,361.98 MXN)		 1,843.04 C$
(24,202.82 MXN)		      +81.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 698.98 C$
(9,179.03 MXN)		 1,607.21 C$
(21,105.90 MXN)		      +129.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,919.30 C$
(25,204.37 MXN)		 2,892.97 C$
(37,990.57 MXN)		      +50.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,329.91 C$
(17,464.41 MXN)		 2,547.22 C$
(33,450.22 MXN)		      +91.5 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 279.75 C$
(3,673.66 MXN)		 787.83 C$
(10,345.77 MXN)		      +181.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 189.41 C$
(2,487.32 MXN)		 583.57 C$
(7,663.47 MXN)		      +208.1 %
Salaries And Financing
 Mexico Edit Canada Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,052.22 C$
(13,817.83 MXN)		 4,019.79 C$
(52,788.05 MXN)		      +282.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.21 5.93      -47.1 %
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