Monterrey vs Vancouver Cost of Living
Monterrey (Mexico) · Overall index 36.0 — Vancouver (Canada) · Overall index 67.8
Summary
- Overall, Vancouver is 88% more expensive than Monterrey.
- Rent in Vancouver is 111% more expensive than in Monterrey.
- Transport in Vancouver is 101% more expensive than in Monterrey.
| Item | Monterrey | Vancouver | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +111% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $996 | $2,238 | +125% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $672 | $1,452 | +116% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,842 | $3,668 | +99% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,271 | $2,620 | +106% |
| Groceries | +79% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.62 | $1.13 | +82% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.65 | $3.03 | +84% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.43 | $4.07 | +67% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.16 | $3.5 | +62% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.61 | $12.4 | +88% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.5 | $11.4 | +75% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8 | $15.3 | +91% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.52 | $4.33 | +72% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.02 | $1.87 | +83% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.33 | $3.85 | +65% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.57 | $4.99 | +94% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.7 | +82% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.29 | $2.44 | +89% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.09 | $2.27 | +108% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.07 | $1.83 | +71% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.82 | $12.8 | +64% |
| Transport | +101% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.93 | $2.09 | +125% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $41.5 | $103 | +148% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.61 | $2.83 | +76% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $1.43 | +81% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.33 | $0.7 | +112% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,395 | $20,323 | +78% |
| Dining out | +92% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.91 | $18.3 | +105% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $49.6 | $96.1 | +94% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.73 | $8.11 | +71% |
| Cappuccino | $2.09 | $4.64 | +122% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.07 | $1.84 | +72% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $6.06 | +93% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.46 | $6.37 | +84% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.63 | +94% |
| Telecom | +60% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.2 | $47.5 | +63% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.2 | $62.1 | +67% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.28 | +47% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.31 | $13.4 | +61% |
| Utilities & household | +90% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $77.5 | $156 | +101% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.19 | +90% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.03 | $4.27 | +110% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.72 | $1.21 | +68% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.6 | $18 | +70% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.4 | $74.4 | +123% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.95 | $13.6 | +96% |
| Men's haircut | $13.7 | $25.1 | +83% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.2 | $22.4 | +100% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,016 | $1,656 | +63% |
3,262 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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