Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Edmonton, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (C$11) | C$21 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (C$2.92) | C$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (C$1.34) | C$2.10 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (C$2.07) | C$3.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (C$1.34) | C$4.29 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (C$4.05) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (C$2.94) | C$4.74 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (C$1.57) | C$3.47 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (C$1.37) | C$3.93 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 202 (C$13) | C$21 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (C$2.27) | C$2.42 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (C$1.37) | C$2.09 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,856 (C$996) | C$1,445 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,632 (C$479) | C$1,317 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,158 (C$73) | C$262 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,318 (C$711) | C$1,451 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,213 (C$327) | C$1,024 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,093 (C$69) | C$173 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 459 (C$29) | C$51 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (C$468) | C$335 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (C$132) | C$128 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (C$4.93) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (C$4.81) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (C$49) | C$73 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (C$36) | C$44 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (C$85) | C$119 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (C$63) | C$129 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 411,918 (C$25,867) | C$28,358 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (C$1.17) | C$0.95 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (C$32) | C$93 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (C$5.02) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 115 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (C$34) | C$75 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (C$4.30) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (C$3.83) | C$4.46 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (C$3.83) | C$4.97 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (C$1.94) | C$3.09 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (C$2.00) | C$2.75 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 195 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (C$20) | C$53 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (C$8) | C$32 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 895 (C$56) | C$112 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 735 (C$46) | C$102 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 116 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (C$4.51) | C$5.30 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (C$1.91) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,830 (C$806) | C$542 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (C$0.17) | C$0.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,282 (C$81) | C$55 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (C$3.74) | C$16 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,600 in Edmonton you would need to make just about C$2,460 (Mex$ 39,176) in Puebla.
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