Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 225 (COL$40,820) | COL$22,972 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (COL$22,023) | COL$17,470 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (COL$9,889) | COL$7,375 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (COL$3,835) | COL$2,738 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (COL$6,363) | COL$5,391 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (COL$4,184) | COL$2,715 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (COL$12,726) | COL$8,041 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (COL$7,365) | COL$5,310 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (COL$4,412) | COL$2,085 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (COL$4,319) | COL$3,005 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (COL$42,135) | COL$40,848 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (COL$5,451) | COL$4,264 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (COL$3,744) | COL$2,126 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,311 (COL$3,504,290) | COL$2,540,610 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,748 (COL$1,587,519) | COL$1,228,330 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 971 (COL$176,277) | COL$230,588 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,274 (COL$1,864,252) | COL$1,480,280 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,194 (COL$942,564) | COL$833,490 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 677 (COL$122,823) | COL$157,984 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (COL$69,652) | COL$71,481 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,733 (COL$1,221,863) | COL$1,209,500 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,038 (COL$369,731) | COL$335,423 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (COL$17,916) | COL$19,179 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 (COL$16,717) | COL$10,507 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 856 (COL$155,288) | COL$169,987 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 662 (COL$120,151) | COL$102,848 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,515 (COL$274,835) | COL$248,346 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,154 (COL$209,320) | COL$205,759 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 356,257 (COL$64,647,191) | COL$60,251,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (COL$3,460) | COL$2,334 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 546 (COL$99,141) | COL$132,194 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (COL$14,355) | COL$15,593 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 185 (COL$33,490) | COL$14,708 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (COL$96,503) | COL$84,687 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (COL$14,561) | COL$17,630 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (COL$8,939) | COL$12,354 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (COL$10,306) | COL$15,744 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (COL$5,505) | COL$6,262 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (COL$5,221) | COL$4,662 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (COL$34,295) | COL$21,609 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 308 (COL$55,968) | COL$32,260 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (COL$27,177) | COL$24,140 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 860 (COL$155,999) | COL$86,137 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (COL$122,717) | COL$93,443 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (COL$22,644) | COL$22,509 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (COL$13,001) | COL$7,961 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (COL$7,198) | COL$3,520 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,768 (COL$1,953,985) | COL$1,831,050 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.05 (COL$554) | COL$244 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 985 (COL$178,728) | COL$117,247 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (COL$11,239) | COL$8,350 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
181.462
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,955 prices entered by 2,160 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 19% more expensive than in Colombia
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