- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Boulder, Colorado
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 119 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 91 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.56 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 52 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.03 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 31 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 15 | + 550% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 58 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 38 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 16 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 176 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 19 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,112 (Mex$ 42,242) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,923 (Mex$ 38,464) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Mex$ 3,574) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,728 (Mex$ 34,564) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,374 (Mex$ 27,487) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 552% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (Mex$ 1,826) | Mex$ 620 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (Mex$ 1,034) | Mex$ 432 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (Mex$ 6,732) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (Mex$ 2,955) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 72 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 75 | + 535% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 787 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 523 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Mex$ 1,542) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Mex$ 1,841) | Mex$ 934 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (Mex$ 537,558) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (Mex$ 1,917) | Mex$ 543 | + 253% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 103 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.84 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 65 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 225 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (Mex$ 2,332) | Mex$ 436 | + 435% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 66 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 39 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.40 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 50 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.70 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 23 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 101 | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 920) | Mex$ 282 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 140 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (Mex$ 2,814) | Mex$ 734 | + 284% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Mex$ 1,567) | Mex$ 722 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 79 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 47 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 34 | + 270% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (Mex$ 8,667) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 641 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.69 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 47 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 739 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
20.002
MXN
/
USD
Do you live in Zapopan? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 20% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Concordia is 72% cheaper than in Anchorage
- Cost of living in Osaka is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca is 17% more expensive than in Riyadh
- Cost of living in Paris is 15% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Guatemala City (Guatemala)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berkeley, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Charleston, South Carolina (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Managua (Nicaragua)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Monterrey (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 134,644
($6,732)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 51,000
in Zapopan.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Berlin costs €0.09 (7 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Queretaro costs Mex$ 60 (13 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Leeds costs £1,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Oslo costs kr 1,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Houston, Texas costs $25,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Halifax costs C$20,000 (about 2 hours ago)