Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 165 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 164 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 66 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.01 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 34 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.31 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 23 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 74 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$6 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 41 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.16 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 260 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.85 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 36 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.96 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 152% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,113 (Mex$ 30,809) | Mex$ 13,198 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,610 (Mex$ 23,475) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$336 (Mex$ 4,893) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,426 (Mex$ 20,788) | Mex$ 8,196 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$972 (Mex$ 14,178) | Mex$ 4,659 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$198 (Mex$ 2,889) | Mex$ 1,488 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 468 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$408 (Mex$ 5,945) | Mex$ 6,692 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (Mex$ 2,547) | Mex$ 2,467 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 124 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 140 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 733 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 570 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (Mex$ 1,748) | Mex$ 1,426 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$157 (Mex$ 2,289) | Mex$ 942 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,563 (Mex$ 431,092) | Mex$ 350,084 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.41 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$103 (Mex$ 1,502) | Mex$ 584 | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$46 (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 133 | + 404% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 95% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 68 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 210 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 499 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 69 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 55 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 60 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.38 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 26 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.61 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 155 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 289 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 145 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (Mex$ 2,231) | Mex$ 601 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$116 (Mex$ 1,696) | Mex$ 678 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 123 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.56 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 85 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 36 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (Mex$ 9,590) | Mex$ 10,264 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (Mex$ 5.10) | Mex$ 3.28 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 642 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 61 | + 342% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 388 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
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