The real cost of grocery shopping in Mexico

[@luikmex]

Thanks for the good overview of La Comer. For anyone from Canada that is shocked by the prices , this does not really represent what the average local Mexicans would shop for most of their grocery items. La Comer is targeted to primarily wealthier tourists, migrants, and Mexican locals. It would be like going to Whole Foods in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA and saying this represents where the average American family would buy their food. We only go to La Comer if we can’t find things in the other grocery stores. To get a better picture of the really prices go to the local markets, Soriana, Walmarts, Leys, etc. Many locals have told me the closer you buy things in Pitillal the cheaper the items and we follow the advice. Costco and Sam’s Club can have items that are priced well especially for electronics but you need to price compare. Shop like a local and learn some Spanish and the shopping experience becomes more reasonable.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks for sharing 😉

[@kyleklmondwa9042]

Thanks for the explanation I was wondering why most of these food prices sucked a$$...I said Mexicans can't really be paying this MUCH for their food down there...

[@L3tsgo9]

Paul, awesome that you paid it forward and support those in your neighborhood, Cheers!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

For sure. This shopping experience was funded by the subscribers 😉 except for Jason’s 2 Day bag 😂

[@krl5852]

We don’t usually shop at all Comer unless we can’t find it elsewhere; they are pricey. HOWEVER, we will go to the cafe just to have their Cafe Mocha.; it’s one of the best we’ve found in the 20 years we’ve been coming to the Bay Area. Bless you Paul for paying it forward to a family in need, such a big heart you have.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you! We are happy to help support the community here in Bucerías. 😃

[@gailmorales5902]

New subscriber here. I was scrolling, came upon your channel. This was such a nice store. I compared it to the Fry's or Kroger store here in PHX. Looking forward to the next video.👍

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Great! La comer is quite nice. Thanks for subscribing! 🙌

[@gailmorales5902]

Your welcome 👍

[@Claude474]

Most items are the same price or more as where I live in Houston, but you save more in the local markets.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Yes this is also the fancy grocery store.

[@Ebbandjayflo]

Thanks for the grocery trip to La Comer and nice action with all that. That's what's up! 🍻

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you Jason!

[@TammyWinandArts]

for those who don't know, La Comer is the highest price grocery in town... I'd say Mega is next and Chedraui least and if you buy local or Mexican brands instead of international ones or imports, save much much more

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Yes, it’s a fancy store. 👍🏼

[@stephc1144]

Beautiful grocery store

[@MovingToMexiCo]

It’s very nice 😊

[@BuceriasRodHardy]

We shop La Comer, they also own a percentage of Costco Mexico. That's why you see some Kirkland products at La Comer, our favorite Mexican grocery store after H.E.B Mexico in the central and northern Mexican states. The major supermarkets in Texas where I'm from all have an area that is making fresh tortillas. As per refrigerated milk, that's found in the refrigerated section at La Comer. If you buy La Comer house brand if available, you can save a lot less than you spent

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks for sharing

[@stevendesmond7064]

La Comer is a nice store. With the exchange rate not as good it looks like some items are around the same price or less than Salinas, California. At least it's not more! I went to Costco last week and items I regularly buy went up $1-$2. I don't buy chips anymore.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Oof! I hope the prices don’t keep going up.

[@esdrasdelsar619]

Another very informative video😉

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Gracias 🙏🏼

[@kat7544-t1h]

We spend 6 months a year in PV and shop in various places (e.g., local markets, supermarkets, Costco). Prices are up everywhere we shop (as mentioned in the video, due to both strong peso against dollar and inflation). La Comer offers a very nice shopping experience, and many of their basic items are priced similarly to other stores. They do carry more specialty/gourmet items, and for those you will pay high prices, which is true anywhere.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you for sharing.

[@user-zyxx-rk5sg]

is it more because of exchange rate and you compare in US Dollars? but how about if you compare in Pesos numbers, that´s the true inflation, does the Pesos number change and how much percentage in Pesos growing over 6M ago?

[@Deltron6060]

Never been in a La Comer, that might be the nicest grocery store I've seen.

[@sesomnoslen5729]

It's one of the nicest grocery stores in Mexico. A bit higher in cost as well.

[@seanthompson9519]

Nice video Paul! Very thoughtful gesture!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you!

[@edgarfloresss]

Great video! Maybe you could do a Costco video or stores that are less expensive? Those prices are similar to what I pay here in Sacramento, CA.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

We will do another video showing cheaper options.

[@stevendesmond7064]

I think prices in Mexico have gone up plus the dollar exchange rate has dropped causing prices to be higher.

[@user-zyxx-rk5sg]

Looking at those furniture or appliances electronics, I feel Mexico is generally more expensive than in the States?

[@brucedonogh3006]

Another very informative video Paul. Last winter we where surprised at our groceries costs. They where about the same as home in Canada. Approximately $1000.00 a month living the same as we are used to in Canada. Mind you that included wine and Tequila (margaritas ). La Comer was our favorite by far. So nice of you and Jason giving the food away.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

It’s something to consider. Daniela and I will do a video showing the prices if we go to local markets instead.

[@robyngold6521]

Great video

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you!

[@dgoins6]

Yup. México is not as cheap as people think. I was just there a month ago after a three year covid hiatus and wow! Reconsidering my retirement in Mexico.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks for sharing

[@john10Silverado]

nice job Paul

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Gracias 🙏🏼

[@douglasbussard3459]

Great job guys.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks 😊

[@joespurgeon7250]

We have spent 3 months in the Winter/Spring traveling both Baja Sur and the mainland. While in La Paz for at least a month, we shopped at the Bravo & Madero markets for the vast majority of our groceries. The Aramburo market for meat and paper goods. The prices were about 30% cheaper for excellent fresh vegies,fruit mariscos, cheese etc.than at big box stores. We always shop and eat where the locals do. Your vidio was well done and yes, you can find deals at the larger stores like El Comer, Chedraui, Costco or Sams but not on a whole cart full.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Very cool. I’m sure the savings In local markets varies from region to region as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@Busybeeee]

Wow! This is so exorbitantly high. I am Canadian and making the conversion the potato chips are 6 Canadian dollars, the butter is 5.50 Canadian dollars..I am so sad seeing this. I used to travel 3 to 4 times a year to Mexico just to be able to enjoy the sun and the cheap delicious food. The last time I was there in 2021 I decided not to return because the inflation was very noticeable. But that was nothing compared to what I’m saying now. Mind you this grocery store does look a little pricier. Still a very great video and I appreciate you doing this.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Keep in mind that many of these items can be found in local markets which is more affordable.

[@luikmex]

Living currently in Puerto Vallarta. La comer is like a Wholes Foods in the USA, which we didn’t have in our original area of Canada. We go to La Comer only when we want specialty items that we can’t find anywhere else. We shop where the local Mexicans go. Try Soriana, Walmart, the local mercados and you’ll find that food is cheaper than in Canada. Costco is great for electronics and bulk items but again check the prices. The further you get away from the tourist areas like the Hotel Zone, el Centro, 5 de Deciembre, Zona Romántica, and Bucerias and where the migrants from the USA and Canada are, the cheaper the food seems to be. The Mexican locals have told me the closer you are to Pitillal, the cheaper the prices become. You will also have to use Spanish as its very rare that English is spoken.

[@Busybeeee]

@@luikmex Soriana can be pricey depending on the city and area. In PV Soriana was much cheaper than Walmart but in Ciudad Juarez Soriana had Whole food prices. I usually shop for different things in different stores. I love Casa Ley and find this store very cheap and I pick up a few staples at Waldo’s . I am fluent in Spanish and I usually go where locals go. I am not a resort/ tourist area traveller. I live like locals in Mexico. Thank you for your valuable insight. 👍

[@luikmex]

@@Busybeeee Thanks for the insight. I also find prices differ depending on the locale. I’m always calculating and comparison shopping like a local. Some stores even have discount coupons which is an added bonus.

[@ag9953]

La Comer is generally more expensive than other places like Soriana, Chedraui or Sumesa.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

This is true.

[@drewgrows7765]

I owned a Condo there for about 5yrs. Great location and prices. I did get bored eventually going there for vacation. I prefer Cancun

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks for sharing

[@mrmonty86]

This supermarket in Mexico places a significant emphasis on cleanliness compared to some supermarkets in the states.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Yes for sure. It’s a beautiful store.

[@AmboyChamblis]

I personally try to shop as much as possible at the open air markets, prices are much cheaper.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Yes 👍🏼

[@LS-vg1bk]

The real question I have is once you move to Mexico can you come back??? Like are you guys in Mexico forever or just for a bit? Because I’ve been wanting to move full time to Mexico (retire) but it seems like if you move full time somewhere else you can’t also keep all your American info like passports bank accounts all that stuff?

[@MovingToMexiCo]

If you’re a US citizen you will not lose anything when you move here.

[@LS-vg1bk]

@@MovingToMexiCo thank you for your kindness and swift response you got yourself a new subscriber!

[@natalie241]

Hi, were you guys in Cabo? If so how safe is it driving out there, thinking about renting a car

[@MovingToMexiCo]

No we were in Nayarit

[@natalie241]

​Oh ok thanks ​for the review at least I got an idea of how the store is

[@MovingToMexiCo]

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[@vdsilva6806]

Great job guys for having big hearts. Some inflation?!?! The Super peso is supposed to put Mexico in the state of deflation.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Although the peso is stronger the prices are still rising.

[@vdsilva6806]

@@MovingToMexiCo My Uncle just came back from there and told me the same thing.

[@AntiK1988]

LaComer❤

[@InMyBrz]

How much is the SALMON per kilo or pound ? Is it FARMED or WILD caught ? Where is it from ? Long life milk is very common overseas The PESO has slipped a lot or the US dollar has gone up, today 16.79 to 1 dollar Was up to 18 / 1 not too long ago Is La Comer competitive with places like Costco, Sam's , Walmart or is Walmart the clear winner ? Does Walmart still have normal cashiers or is it self checkout on your own like the US ? Obrigado from Brasil

[@MovingToMexiCo]

I don’t have all of that information but I can tell you that we do still have human cashiers. There have been more and more robots being put into the stores lately.

[@frankmontez6853]

Hmm you didn’t show the weight of produce or the cheese among other things so not sure if it’s that affordable. I feel the baked goods were not that affordable almost the same here in San Antonio Tx. You seem to have went to upscale supermarket and open air market might’ve been less expensive.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

That is correct. This is a fancy store.

[@eftsoulpath333]

The cost of groceries in Mexico is prohibitive. Price gouging to the Max. My heart goes out to the mexican natives.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

The prices are going up everywhere 😬

[@BGM16]

Why do you say that? I'm from México City and I have visited the US many times as a tourist and the prices are much much higher there. Cities that I've been recently in the US: Tampa, Denver, Austin, Pensacola, Orlando and Miami, and it is expensive, Uber, Hotels, drinks, food, you name it.

[@crazycrazy8236]

30% cheaper in mercados de abasto....and yes you can film

[@MovingToMexiCo]

We will do another local market video soon 😉

[@MisOjosSePasearon]

This place is pricey, a bag of chips is $40 in Soriana, but these high priced grocery stores get all the brown eggs, I don’t see any in Soriana or other stores. That sucks.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

For sure. It’s not cheap.

[@speakn0ev022]

The prices seemed about the same as here in Canada

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks for sharing

[@steve4296]

Thanks for this video Paul, I appreciate it. I live in Canada and we feed our two dogs raw food. It comes frozen in small pucks which is 75% meet 25% fruits and vegetables. Is this something that you can get at this store or somewhere else in Mexico?

[@Deltron6060]

Get a pressure cooker and make your own, it's easy.

[@steve4296]

How does that make “raw food”?

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Daniela and I will go to the carnecería where we buy our dogs food which is raw meat. There is a guy in Bucerías who makes and sells dog food. Send me an email if you’re interested.

[@steve4296]

@@MovingToMexiCo Thanks Paul, just doing a little research at the moment.

[@crazycrazy8236]

48 pesos for 30 vs 48 pesos 12 box eggs...cilantro 5 pesos...

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Gracias

[@worldobserver3515]

$2 for three apples? Seems pretty steep.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Agreed

[@ruffleanglers9205]

I haven’t seen a store that clean states

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Yeah it’s very nice.

[@AngelSantos-nm2yd]

mega is a supermarket specially for fancy people, not the cheapest store in Mexico

[@MovingToMexiCo]

This is La Comer.

[@J.D.S.TX12]

Nice

[@gangstafish25]

My friend has chickens. They lay colored eggs. So I get my eggs for free. I grow my own vegetables.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

That’s the best 🐓

[@Demon44970]

Is this in pesos?… cause if not $200.00 is a little steep for a bag of chips 👀

[@piedadg3679]

Imported items are more expensive than in US. Local ones are better options

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Agreed

[@samwdavis]

Considering the exchange rate, I'm not seeing the great bargains, and you don't really cover the transition back to the US and if you have any problems.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Yeah there’s not a lot of difference with grocery prices here. What is this transition to the US you speak of?

[@piedadg3679]

I think La comer is more expensive than Mega Soriana

[@MovingToMexiCo]

I think you are correct

[@ronaldomairena]

really EXPENSIVE

[@MovingToMexiCo]

It’s not cheap

[@t-pk8qh]

Compared to where I’m at in the states you got a lot for $110.86. Sheesh…. You guys weren’t even at the local markets.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Where in the states do you live?

[@CarlosRuiz-zz1eh]

The reason things are more expensive because you live in a tourist area

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Plus it is a nice grocery store.

[@Borderlinegoldenretriever]

Why do t you shop at a mercado? Would be way cheaper

[@MovingToMexiCo]

We do 😉

[@mikechrest6997]

6.91 Canadian for a bag of chips , this tells you how much stuff is in mexico now. Butter is gross in Mexico .......

[@MovingToMexiCo]

The brand Gloria is good. One pet peeve of mine is when restaurants use margarine on their bread.

[@paulfry7378]

Nice video..,..but you went to one of the most expensive grocery stores......it viewers wanted "value" this wasn't the video....

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks for sharing