Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,190 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 182 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 107 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 72 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 16 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 38 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 159 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,474,730 (Mex$ 13,957) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,305,840 (Mex$ 7,365) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (Mex$ 1,294) | Mex$ 1,602 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,717,380 (Mex$ 9,686) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (Mex$ 5,151) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 372 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (Mex$ 6,725) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (Mex$ 2,032) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 64 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,306 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 46 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 682 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 716 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (Mex$ 1,385) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 40% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (Mex$ 381,976) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 16 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 498 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 226 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 52 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 106 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 512 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 79 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 32 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 47 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,661 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 22 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,049 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 109 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 278 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 131 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 547 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,906 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 576 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 81 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 45 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (Mex$ 10,489) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (Mex$ 1.11) | Mex$ 2.04 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 452 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 51 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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