Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 62% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 287 (COL$67,502) | COL$33,092 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (COL$36,946) | COL$26,075 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (COL$17,116) | COL$10,642 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (COL$6,338) | COL$4,375 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (COL$10,949) | COL$9,362 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (COL$6,481) | COL$4,165 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (COL$21,610) | COL$12,506 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (COL$11,512) | COL$8,560 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (COL$8,139) | COL$3,767 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (COL$6,737) | COL$3,731 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (COL$60,996) | COL$46,753 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (COL$8,086) | COL$6,183 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (COL$5,822) | COL$3,421 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,642 (COL$4,855,702) | COL$3,428,560 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,400 (COL$2,446,352) | COL$1,666,590 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,077 (COL$253,235) | COL$283,492 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,979 (COL$3,053,159) | COL$1,713,440 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,076 (COL$1,664,464) | COL$989,160 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 803 (COL$188,839) | COL$220,921 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (COL$98,344) | COL$70,509 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,690 (COL$1,573,810) | COL$1,449,020 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,628 (COL$618,098) | COL$469,425 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 117 (COL$27,485) | COL$21,423 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (COL$28,146) | COL$16,977 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 975 (COL$229,428) | COL$192,112 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 694 (COL$163,341) | COL$127,186 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,719 (COL$404,248) | COL$332,156 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,270 (COL$298,751) | COL$252,538 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 388,303 (COL$91,341,658) | COL$72,343,500 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (COL$5,317) | COL$4,039 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 644 (COL$151,401) | COL$143,762 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (COL$20,955) | COL$16,886 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 217 (COL$51,045) | COL$29,435 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 640 (COL$150,641) | COL$116,122 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 97 (COL$22,906) | COL$20,817 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (COL$13,475) | COL$14,173 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (COL$16,636) | COL$18,584 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (COL$8,065) | COL$8,054 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (COL$7,809) | COL$5,634 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 230 (COL$54,065) | COL$29,728 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 360 (COL$84,779) | COL$45,987 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 155 (COL$36,445) | COL$30,822 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 822 (COL$193,301) | COL$118,019 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 767 (COL$180,515) | COL$117,272 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 171 (COL$40,157) | COL$32,433 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (COL$18,923) | COL$10,293 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (COL$10,883) | COL$4,863 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,693 (COL$2,750,555) | COL$2,615,310 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.29 (COL$540) | COL$242 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 889 (COL$209,134) | COL$125,728 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (COL$19,176) | COL$11,597 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
235.233
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,750 prices entered by 1,878 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 37% more expensive than in Colombia
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