Cost of living in Ensenada, Mexico vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Ensenada (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 143 ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 101 ($5.05) | $8 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 39 ($1.95) | $4.67 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 ($0.91) | $0.73 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 ($1.99) | $2.70 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 ($0.93) | $3.25 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 ($3.34) | $6 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 31 ($1.57) | $3.09 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 ($0.88) | $1.87 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 ($1.16) | $2.36 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 215 ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 22 ($1.11) | $1.75 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 ($0.98) | $2.16 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Ensenada (Mexico) is 79% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 9,980 ($500) | $2,347 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,596 ($280) | $1,685 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 557 ($28) | $141 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,066 ($304) | $1,609 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,473 ($174) | $1,155 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 274 ($14) | $86 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 351 ($18) | $54 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,297 ($415) | $302 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,528 ($76) | $149 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 73 ($3.67) | $10 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 ($3.92) | $32 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Ensenada (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 644 ($32) | $54 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 655 ($33) | $60 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,087 ($54) | $92 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 819 ($41) | $167 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Ensenada (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 272,143 ($13,622) | $21,497 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 ($0.90) | $0.69 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 618 ($31) | $112 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Ensenada (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 ($3.63) | $8 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 180 ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 ($26) | $122 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 ($3.94) | $7 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 ($2.62) | $2.86 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 ($2.58) | $5.43 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 ($1.62) | $3.20 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 ($1.80) | $1.78 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 ($4.27) | $23 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Ensenada (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 319 ($16) | $46 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 127 ($6) | $24 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 780 ($39) | $276 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 599 ($30) | $76 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 71 ($3.55) | $12 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 ($2.85) | $4.77 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 ($1.98) | $5.38 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,654 ($433) | $460 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.67 ($0.13) | $0.65 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 556 ($28) | $73 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 ($2.39) | $7 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ensenada (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,700 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,408 (Mex$ 48,105) in Ensenada.
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