- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Cúcuta
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,524 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 87 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,917 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 78 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,810 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 70 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,269 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,035 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,454 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 16 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,658 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 61 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,844 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,563 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,888 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$26,994 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 171 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,792 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,360 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 14 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,150,790 (Mex$ 7,739) | Mex$ 8,162 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$903,226 (Mex$ 6,074) | Mex$ 4,946 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$144,304 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 988 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$607,188 (Mex$ 4,083) | Mex$ 7,676 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$465,957 (Mex$ 3,134) | Mex$ 4,352 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$73,617 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 798 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$56,625 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 392 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,021,720 (Mex$ 6,871) | Mex$ 7,700 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$229,747 (Mex$ 1,545) | Mex$ 1,583 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,693 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 93 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$19,575 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 28 | + 376% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$76,490 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 653 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$72,965 (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 831 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$161,771 (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 1,099 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$141,579 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 1,060 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$38,900,000 (Mex$ 261,599) | Mex$ 280,660 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,303 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 17 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$74,863 (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 371 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$28,708 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 79 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$6,797 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 63 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$7,340 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 135 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$90,000 (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 399 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$11,050 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 65 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$6,045 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 43 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,381 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 46 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,580 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,640 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$8,800 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 73 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,762 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 337 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,812 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 126 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$33,333 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 343 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$52,555 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 518 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$7,714 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 68 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,383 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 43 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,782 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,900,000 (Mex$ 12,777) | Mex$ 9,705 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$200 (Mex$ 1.34) | Mex$ 1.27 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$64,810 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 506 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,288 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 48 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 485 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 25,000
in Aguascalientes
you would need to make just about Mex$ 22,710
(COL$3,376,970)
in Cúcuta.
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