Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Matamoros (Mexico)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Matamoros (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Matamoros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,218 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 167 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,669 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 143 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,276 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 72 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,936 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,913 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 35 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,780 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 36 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,763 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 66 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,038 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,423 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 35 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,713 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 52 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,397 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 279 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,217 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,928 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Matamoros (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Matamoros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,695,840 (Mex$ 15,711) | Mex$ 10,943 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,773,580 (Mex$ 7,540) | Mex$ 5,941 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$290,747 (Mex$ 1,236) | Mex$ 2,211 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,164,920 (Mex$ 9,203) | Mex$ 8,040 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,143,900 (Mex$ 4,863) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$207,493 (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 750 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$81,898 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 418 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,725,050 (Mex$ 7,333) | Mex$ 9,334 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$655,751 (Mex$ 2,788) | Mex$ 3,032 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$29,315 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 120 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$19,106 (Mex$ 81) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 42% more expensive than in Matamoros (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Matamoros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$232,730 (Mex$ 989) | Mex$ 467 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$158,366 (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 559 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$346,168 (Mex$ 1,472) | Mex$ 955 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$324,982 (Mex$ 1,382) | Mex$ 985 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Matamoros (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Matamoros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$81,734,900 (Mex$ 347,464) | Mex$ 390,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,126 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$127,522 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 442 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,225 (Mex$ 111) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Matamoros (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Matamoros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,621 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 116 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,590 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 341 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$104,808 (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 469 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$26,351 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 86 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,315 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 69 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,923 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 88 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,282 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 51 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,773 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$40,053 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 119 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Matamoros (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Matamoros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$55,270 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 288 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$40,600 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 151 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$101,269 (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 966 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,661 (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 538 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,433 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 223 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,979 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 61 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,120 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,138,030 (Mex$ 9,089) | Mex$ 12,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$150 (Mex$ 0.64) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$174,770 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 692 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,536 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 995 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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