Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Tapachula, Mexico
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,616 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 65 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 99 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 100 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 15 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 45 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 42 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 35 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 130 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,467,040 (Mex$ 14,049) | Mex$ 13,191 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,296,840 (Mex$ 7,385) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (Mex$ 1,307) | Mex$ 2,317 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (Mex$ 10,646) | Mex$ 8,747 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (Mex$ 5,201) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 1,399 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 750 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (Mex$ 6,790) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (Mex$ 2,052) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 192 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (Mex$ 53) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (Mex$ 594) | Mex$ 800 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (Mex$ 1,515) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (Mex$ 1,398) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (Mex$ 385,692) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 450 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (Mex$ 150) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 60 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 200 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 500 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 400 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 63 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 80 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 44 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 60 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 135 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 147 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 140 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (Mex$ 473) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 300 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 115 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 80 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 55 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (Mex$ 10,591) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (Mex$ 1.12) | Mex$ 4.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 417 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (Mex$ 43) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 43,000 in Tapachula you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,637 (COL$7,135,832) in Medellín.
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