Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Uruapan (Mexico)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Uruapan (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barrie | Uruapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 317 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 113 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 50 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.70 (Mex$ 47) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.77 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 45 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.87 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 25 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 78 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.50 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 42 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.36 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.57 (Mex$ 46) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Mex$ 227) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 32 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.27 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 116% more expensive than in Uruapan (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barrie | Uruapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,190 (Mex$ 28,070) | Mex$ 7,300 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,788 (Mex$ 22,920) | Mex$ 6,240 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$228 (Mex$ 2,920) | Mex$ 1,009 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,352 (Mex$ 17,326) | Mex$ 9,653 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$913 (Mex$ 11,707) | Mex$ 5,422 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$220 (Mex$ 2,819) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 453 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$382 (Mex$ 4,898) | Mex$ 6,601 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$264 (Mex$ 3,379) | Mex$ 2,535 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 172 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 98 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Uruapan (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barrie | Uruapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$64 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 1,203 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$42 (Mex$ 538) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (Mex$ 1,402) | Mex$ 1,691 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (Mex$ 1,597) | Mex$ 1,111 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Uruapan (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barrie | Uruapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,317 (Mex$ 375,758) | Mex$ 378,081 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.66 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (Mex$ 1,129) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$30 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 138 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Uruapan (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barrie | Uruapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 161 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 164 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$93 (Mex$ 1,198) | Mex$ 600 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (Mex$ 125) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.48 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 86 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.99 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 52 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.33 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 33 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 24 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 141 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Uruapan (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barrie | Uruapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 167 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 132 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$79 (Mex$ 1,017) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 409 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 143 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 75 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 36 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$515 (Mex$ 6,604) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 (Mex$ 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (Mex$ 604) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (Mex$ 155) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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