Monterrey vs Toronto Cost of Living
Monterrey (Mexico) · Overall index 36.0 — Toronto (Canada) · Overall index 67.1
Summary
- Overall, Toronto is 86% more expensive than Monterrey.
- Transport in Toronto is 109% more expensive than in Monterrey.
- Rent in Toronto is 106% more expensive than in Monterrey.
| Item | Monterrey | Toronto | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +106% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $996 | $1,981 | +99% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $672 | $1,407 | +109% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,842 | $3,672 | +99% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,271 | $2,749 | +116% |
| Groceries | +78% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.62 | $1.19 | +92% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.65 | $3.39 | +105% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.43 | $4.39 | +81% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.16 | $4.27 | +98% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.61 | $11.2 | +69% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.5 | $9.45 | +45% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8 | $14 | +75% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.52 | $4.7 | +87% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.02 | $1.87 | +83% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.33 | $3.71 | +59% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.57 | $4.59 | +79% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.56 | +73% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.29 | $2.05 | +59% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.09 | $2.32 | +113% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.07 | $1.89 | +77% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.82 | $12.4 | +59% |
| Transport | +109% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.93 | $2.15 | +131% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $41.5 | $94.1 | +127% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.61 | $2.85 | +77% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $1.46 | +85% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.33 | $0.8 | +142% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,395 | $22,934 | +101% |
| Dining out | +91% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.91 | $15.9 | +78% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $49.6 | $100 | +102% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.73 | $9.49 | +101% |
| Cappuccino | $2.09 | $3.96 | +89% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.07 | $1.93 | +80% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $5.65 | +80% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.46 | $6.42 | +86% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.79 | +113% |
| Telecom | +62% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.2 | $54.7 | +87% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.2 | $58 | +56% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.28 | +47% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.31 | $13.3 | +60% |
| Utilities & household | +80% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $77.5 | $147 | +90% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.19 | +90% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.03 | $4.15 | +104% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.72 | $1.14 | +58% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.6 | $16.6 | +57% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.4 | $73.8 | +121% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.95 | $11.3 | +63% |
| Men's haircut | $13.7 | $24.9 | +82% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.2 | $20.1 | +79% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,016 | $1,657 | +63% |
3,184 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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