- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Boulder, Colorado
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 117 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 86 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 52 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 16 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 29 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.12 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 16 | + 505% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 52 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 36 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 15 | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 158 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,185 (Mex$ 41,261) | Mex$ 14,664 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,717 (Mex$ 32,423) | Mex$ 7,430 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (Mex$ 2,894) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,562 (Mex$ 29,499) | Mex$ 7,666 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,161 (Mex$ 21,917) | Mex$ 4,570 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (Mex$ 1,896) | Mex$ 530 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 432 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (Mex$ 6,623) | Mex$ 8,716 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (Mex$ 2,530) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 36 | + 478% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 62 | + 480% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 782 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (Mex$ 646) | Mex$ 525 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (Mex$ 1,578) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Mex$ 1,738) | Mex$ 886 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (Mex$ 507,455) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 15 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (Mex$ 1,686) | Mex$ 488 | + 246% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 99 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 65 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 250 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (Mex$ 2,286) | Mex$ 378 | + 504% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 74 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 39 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 49 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.72 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 22 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 93 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 274 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 131 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (Mex$ 1,707) | Mex$ 734 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 737 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 73 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 47 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.36 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 32 | + 215% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $365 (Mex$ 6,882) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (Mex$ 1,130) | Mex$ 647 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.77 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 47 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 845 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 115,943
($6,140)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 47,000
in Zapopan.
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