Cost of living comparison
Mexico City is 27.6% cheaper than Prince George.
- Restaurants
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pay 29.8% less in Mexico City
- Groceries
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pay 16.3% less in Mexico City
- Transportation
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pay 24.4% less in Mexico City
- Housing
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pay 42.8% less in Mexico City
- Childcare
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pay 46.9% less in Mexico City
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 32.8% less in Mexico City
- Clothing
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pay 0.2% less in Mexico City
Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, transportation, and groceries are lower in Mexico City.
If you lived in Mexico City instead of Prince George, you would:
pay 29.8% less for restaurants
|
Prince George
|
Mexico City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$20.68
|
$9.93
MX$197.86
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.26
CA$11.88
|
$7.45
MX$148.40
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.18
CA$3.14
|
$1.08
MX$21.51
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.07
CA$1.54
|
$0.77
MX$15.40
|
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pay 16.3% less for groceries
|
Prince George
|
Mexico City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.33
CA$3.35
|
$2.45
MX$48.87
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.16
CA$3.10
|
$4.87
MX$96.99
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.09
CA$10.20
|
$5.51
MX$109.75
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.84
CA$6.96
|
$2.18
MX$43.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.60
CA$6.61
|
$3.57
MX$71.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.13
CA$3.07
|
$1.22
MX$24.35
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.56
CA$0.81
|
$0.67
MX$13.34
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.79
CA$2.58
|
$0.80
MX$15.92
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.41
CA$2.04
|
$0.83
MX$16.49
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.41
CA$2.04
|
$0.85
MX$16.96
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.68
CA$2.42
|
$0.83
MX$16.49
|
|
pay 24.4% less for transportation
|
Prince George
|
Mexico City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.58
CA$6.59
|
$4.64
MX$92.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$43.11
CA$62.03
|
$17.87
MX$356.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,107.03
CA$31,810.90
|
$18,615.02
MX$370,988.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$3.47
MX$69.25
|
|
pay 42.8% less for housing
|
Prince George
|
Mexico City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.58
CA$81.42
|
$24.38
MX$485.87
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$907.09
CA$1,305.25
|
$893.52
MX$17,807.42
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$862.18
CA$1,240.63
|
$544.24
MX$10,846.34
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$126.41
CA$181.90
|
$30.31
MX$604.09
|
|
pay 46.9% less for childcare
|
Prince George
|
Mexico City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$718.48
CA$1,033.86
|
$381.33
MX$7,599.63
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$8,426.99
MX$167,945.68
|
|
pay 32.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Prince George
|
Mexico City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.27
|
$2.73
MX$54.41
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.25
CA$4.67
|
$3.01
MX$59.91
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.37
CA$20.68
|
$3.92
MX$78.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.38
CA$69.61
|
$53.69
MX$1,069.96
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.62
CA$12.41
|
$4.96
MX$98.93
|
|
pay 0.2% less for clothing
|
Prince George
|
Mexico City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.50
CA$92.81
|
$56.36
MX$1,123.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$41.06
MX$818.29
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.27
CA$125.58
|
$91.99
MX$1,833.37
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$86.22
CA$124.06
|
$91.93
MX$1,832.11
|
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