- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Boulder, Colorado
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 119 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 91 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.56 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 52 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.03 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 31 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 15 | + 514% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 58 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 38 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 16 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 176 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 19 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,112 (Mex$ 39,905) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,923 (Mex$ 36,336) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Mex$ 3,376) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,728 (Mex$ 32,652) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,374 (Mex$ 25,967) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 620 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 432 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (Mex$ 6,359) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (Mex$ 2,792) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 72 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 75 | + 500% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 787 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (Mex$ 662) | Mex$ 523 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Mex$ 1,457) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Mex$ 1,739) | Mex$ 934 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (Mex$ 507,823) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (Mex$ 1,811) | Mex$ 543 | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 103 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.84 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 65 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 225 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (Mex$ 2,203) | Mex$ 436 | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 66 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 39 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.40 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 50 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.70 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 101 | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 282 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 140 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (Mex$ 2,659) | Mex$ 734 | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Mex$ 1,480) | Mex$ 722 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 79 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 47 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 34 | + 250% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Mex$ 8,106) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.93 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 641 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.69 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 47 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 592 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 125,102
($6,621)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 50,000
in Zapopan.
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