Cost of living in Culiacán, Mexico vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 153 ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 ($5.59) | $8 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 ($2.15) | $4.29 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 ($0.91) | $0.81 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 ($1.48) | $2.86 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 ($1.09) | $3.13 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 58 ($2.80) | $5.90 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 ($1.76) | $3.28 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.22) | $1.79 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 ($0.90) | $2.30 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 188 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 ($1.32) | $1.75 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 ($0.86) | $2.15 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 76% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,479 ($502) | $2,284 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,410 ($355) | $1,640 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 992 ($48) | $119 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,821 ($327) | $1,597 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,537 ($170) | $1,097 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,096 ($53) | $86 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 377 ($18) | $52 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,084 ($340) | $302 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,775 ($85) | $149 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 ($3.33) | $10 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 39 ($1.88) | $34 | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 652 ($31) | $54 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 546 ($26) | $59 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,292 ($62) | $92 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 845 ($40) | $200 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,335 ($12,287) | $21,600 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.91) | $0.64 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 434 ($21) | $121 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 153 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 ($3.24) | $8 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 476 ($23) | $117 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 51 ($2.47) | $7 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 ($1.84) | $2.86 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 ($2.50) | $5.56 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 ($1.30) | $3.20 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 ($1.43) | $1.78 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 ($4.05) | $23 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 294 ($14) | $42 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 124 ($5.93) | $24 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 637 ($31) | $276 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 574 ($28) | $67 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 ($3.70) | $11 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 ($2.50) | $4.72 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 ($1.21) | $5.18 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,053 ($482) | $460 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 ($0.11) | $0.65 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 582 ($28) | $74 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 ($2.35) | $7 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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