Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 56% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (COL$71,295) | COL$35,926 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (COL$37,265) | COL$26,648 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (COL$16,233) | COL$10,705 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (COL$6,471) | COL$4,545 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (COL$10,850) | COL$9,776 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (COL$6,979) | COL$4,171 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (COL$21,896) | COL$12,479 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (COL$11,558) | COL$9,405 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (COL$8,213) | COL$3,552 | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (COL$6,949) | COL$4,084 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (COL$64,947) | COL$47,778 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (COL$8,279) | COL$6,561 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (COL$5,891) | COL$3,694 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (COL$5,236,721) | COL$3,431,470 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (COL$2,676,575) | COL$1,816,540 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (COL$292,950) | COL$334,934 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (COL$3,164,152) | COL$1,939,220 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (COL$1,779,302) | COL$1,047,990 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (COL$206,231) | COL$234,976 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (COL$100,388) | COL$74,151 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (COL$1,456,637) | COL$1,386,040 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (COL$630,387) | COL$444,453 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (COL$26,714) | COL$21,857 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (COL$27,694) | COL$14,400 | + 92% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (COL$227,348) | COL$205,158 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (COL$160,780) | COL$139,363 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (COL$406,754) | COL$358,761 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (COL$319,286) | COL$301,004 | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (COL$87,284,250) | COL$73,975,400 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (COL$5,350) | COL$4,009 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (COL$135,508) | COL$147,580 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (COL$21,670) | COL$21,178 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (COL$50,675) | COL$27,786 | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (COL$161,630) | COL$120,452 | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (COL$18,408) | COL$24,902 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (COL$14,593) | COL$14,232 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (COL$16,092) | COL$19,846 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (COL$8,201) | COL$8,145 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (COL$7,905) | COL$6,086 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (COL$60,336) | COL$32,498 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 58% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (COL$92,062) | COL$51,543 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (COL$38,143) | COL$30,038 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (COL$192,590) | COL$134,433 | + 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (COL$210,034) | COL$125,396 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (COL$41,626) | COL$33,247 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (COL$18,845) | COL$10,735 | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (COL$11,278) | COL$5,952 | + 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (COL$2,594,891) | COL$2,545,900 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (COL$566) | COL$203 | + 179% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (COL$206,259) | COL$112,857 | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (COL$17,230) | COL$9,009 | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,793 prices entered by 1,631 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 34% more expensive than in Colombia
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