Home Living in Mexico Cost of living in Mexico – Food and Dining Out Cost of living in Mexico – Food and Dining Out by Erin May February 22, 2013 by Erin May 2.3K The cost of living in Mexico has given investors and retirees an opportunity to enjoy life for a low price. Studies show that one can retire in Mexico, specifically on the Oaxaca coast for nearly half the cost than in Canada or the U.S. without sacrificing the luxuries they are accustomed to back home. One main reason for the lower cost of living are the significantly lower costs of food. Produce is fresh, delicious and cheap. At local markets in Mexico you can fill a shopping bag full of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables for less than $10. Fresh seafood and meats are also almost half the price as back home. [hr] Check out some of the food prices in Oaxaca: Item Cost in Canada Cost in Mexico Difference Milk (1 litre) $2.44 $0.95 $1.49 Eggs (12) $3.25 $1.60 $1.65 Rotisserie Chicken $6.99 $5.82 $1.17 Chicken Breast Boneless (1 kg) $6.93 $5.09 $1.84 Fish (2kg) $13.38 $5.82 $7.56 Bacon (1 pkg) $5.10 $2.69 $2.41 Fresh Bread (loaf) $2.85 $1.60 $1.25 Apples (1kg) $3.72 $2.18 $1.54 Oranges (1kg) $2.54 $0.91 $1.63 Tomato (1kg) $2.35 $1.16 $1.19 Potato (1kg) $5.20 $1.09 $4.11 Lettuce (1 head) $2.75 $0.58 $2.17 Pineapple (1) $3.99 $0.73 $3.26 Cucumber $4.00 $2.18 $1.82 6 bananas $3.50 $2.18 $1.32 Bottle of water $2.00 $1.09 $0.91 The cost of food shown above is 50% less as compared to prices in Canada. Dining out is also very inexpensive along the Oaxaca coast of Mexico. There are so many amazing restaurants to visit serving delicious and authentic Mexican and Italian fare for half the price as it would back home. Enjoy freshly caught seafood, wood-fire oven pizza, homemade pasta and Mexican favorites while watching the waves roll in. Live well, eat well and stretch your dollar out on the coast of Oaxaca. Enjoy paradise without breaking the bank. [hr] http://www.ownmexico.org/blog/cost-of-living-in-mexico-an-essential-guide/ http://www.ownmexico.org/blog/mexicos-low-cost-of-living/ http://www.ownmexico.org/blog/retirement-in-mexico-half-the-cost-double-the-quality-of-life/ 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Erin May Erin May is the owner/operator of Bayside Vacations Huatulco. She has a passion for travel, the outdoors and all things Mexico. She spends her time traveling, living and working in Huatulco Mexico. erin@baysidehuatulco.com previous post How To Stay Connected in Mexico next post Pineapples – Why you should try one today You may also like How To Conserve Water in Your Home in... April 10, 2024 Holiday & Festival Dates in Oaxaca Throughout the... January 6, 2024 December’s posadas mix dancing, fireworks, drink and devotion December 16, 2023 How To Celebrate the Holiday Season in Mexico December 15, 2023 Oaxaca’s Zapotec Heritage: A Modern Ceremony at Villas... December 11, 2023 History in a cup: hot cocoa December 2, 2023 Get to Know 5 Exceptional Oaxacan Artists on... December 1, 2023 How to Experience Day of the Dead in... October 25, 2023 3 Things I Learned About Mexico While Traveling... October 4, 2023 10 Reasons Why Moving Your Family to the... September 27, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.