Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,326 prices entered by 178 different people.
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Medellín (Colombia) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$19,986 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 93 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,163 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 76 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,544 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 48 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,486 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,497 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 34 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,462 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 15 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$7,572 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 50 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,398 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 37 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,298 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 18 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$3,074 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$35,412 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 180 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$4,287 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,478 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | 0% |
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| Medellín (Colombia) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,514,100 (Mex$ 13,843) | Mex$ 7,927 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$1,345,460 (Mex$ 7,408) | Mex$ 3,440 | 115% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$233,349 (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 757 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,698,690 (Mex$ 9,353) | Mex$ 5,002 | 87% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$910,113 (Mex$ 5,011) | Mex$ 4,041 | 24% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$147,956 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 516 | 58% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$72,563 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 347 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,214,660 (Mex$ 6,688) | Mex$ 6,254 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$329,162 (Mex$ 1,812) | Mex$ 2,254 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$16,962 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 66 | 41% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,435 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 93 | 44% |
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| Medellín (Colombia) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$156,579 (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 793 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$114,764 (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 510 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$267,364 (Mex$ 1,472) | Mex$ 1,178 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$228,926 (Mex$ 1,261) | Mex$ 962 | 31% |
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 36% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| Medellín (Colombia) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$63,726,600 (Mex$ 350,891) | Mex$ 260,163 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,390 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$135,024 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 379 | 96% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$19,940 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 166 | 34% |
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| Medellín (Colombia) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$14,431 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 91 | 13% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$11,825 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 114 | 43% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$62,534 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 460 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$18,975 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 172 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$15,989 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 46 | 92% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$16,038 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 57 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,220 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$5,141 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$25,255 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 95 | 47% |
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| Medellín (Colombia) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$37,100 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 253 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$24,872 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 118 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$84,719 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 471 | 1% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$74,700 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 426 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$21,183 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 65 | 80% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$9,134 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 49 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,321 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | 31% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,911,020 (Mex$ 10,522) | Mex$ 10,650 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$207 (Mex$ 1.14) | Mex$ 4.29 | 73% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$102,612 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 516 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$7,633 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | 22% |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 29,331 (COL$5,326,983) in Medellín to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 25,000 in Tepic.