Cost of living in Culiacán (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Culiacán (Mexico) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 200 ($10) | $16 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 116 ($5.74) | $8 | 29% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 58 ($2.89) | $4.22 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 19 ($0.95) | $0.72 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 38 ($1.88) | $2.57 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 ($1.12) | $3.25 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 66 ($3.30) | $5.79 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 40 ($2.00) | $3.09 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 26 ($1.31) | $1.87 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 20 ($0.98) | $2.30 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 198 ($10) | $15 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 29 ($1.44) | $1.75 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 24 ($1.18) | $2.15 | 45% |
| Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 73% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Culiacán (Mexico) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 11,666 ($579) | $2,337 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,647 ($280) | $1,602 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,085 ($54) | $125 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,969 ($395) | $1,599 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,598 ($327) | $1,097 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,112 ($55) | $86 | 36% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 372 ($18) | $54 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,195 ($357) | $302 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,692 ($84) | $149 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 81 ($4.01) | $10 | 60% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 48 ($2.39) | $34 | 93% |
| Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Culiacán (Mexico) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 728 ($36) | $54 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 651 ($32) | $59 | 45% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,415 ($70) | $92 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,108 ($55) | $167 | 67% |
| Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Culiacán (Mexico) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 271,995 ($13,497) | $21,497 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 ($0.93) | $0.68 | 37% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 567 ($28) | $112 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 162 ($8) | $17 | 53% |
| Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Culiacán (Mexico) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 64 ($3.17) | $8 | 62% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 212 ($11) | $16 | 32% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 454 ($23) | $117 | 81% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 53 ($2.63) | $7 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 40 ($1.99) | $2.86 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 54 ($2.67) | $5.43 | 51% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 28 ($1.38) | $3.20 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 32 ($1.57) | $1.78 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 119 ($5.89) | $21 | 73% |
| Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Culiacán (Mexico) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 288 ($14) | $42 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 124 ($6) | $24 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 601 ($30) | $276 | 89% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 526 ($26) | $72 | 64% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 82 ($4.05) | $12 | 66% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 64 ($3.20) | $4.75 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 30 ($1.50) | $5.18 | 71% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,703 ($481) | $460 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 2.20 ($0.11) | $0.65 | 83% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 607 ($30) | $74 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 54 ($2.69) | $7 | 62% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,200 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,791 (Mex$ 56,236) in Culiacán.