Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$29,742 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 143 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,731 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 65 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,458 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 60 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,860 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,419 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 70 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,293 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,949 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 18 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,645 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 220 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,749 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,883 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is about the same as in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,386,620 (Mex$ 13,940) | Mex$ 9,876 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,155,610 (Mex$ 6,750) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$258,247 (Mex$ 1,508) | Mex$ 576 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,761,120 (Mex$ 10,286) | Mex$ 12,751 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$682,609 (Mex$ 3,987) | Mex$ 5,000 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$262,788 (Mex$ 1,535) | Mex$ 300 | + 412% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,293 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 450 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,019,220 (Mex$ 5,953) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,212 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 35 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,521 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 300 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,438 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 669 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,567 (Mex$ 1,323) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,549 (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 1,200 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (Mex$ 266,642) | Mex$ 322,032 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,396 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 493 | + 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,952 (Mex$ 222) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 100 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,865 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 100 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 500 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 55 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,486 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 40 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,261 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 40 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,198 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 50 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,999 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 45 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,202 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 180 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,931 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 120 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,476 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 100 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (Mex$ 730) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,273 (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 600 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,312 (Mex$ 78) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,435 (Mex$ 26) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,699 (Mex$ 27) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,599,730 (Mex$ 9,344) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (Mex$ 1.22) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,886 (Mex$ 601) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,346 (Mex$ 31) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 32,000 in Nezahualcóyotl you would need to make just about Mex$ 25,971 (COL$4,446,403) in Cartagena.
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