- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Boulder, Colorado
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 162 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 86 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.90 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 50 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.64 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 32 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 15 | + 462% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 50 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 35 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 13 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 173 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,923 (Mex$ 33,900) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,546 (Mex$ 27,256) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (Mex$ 2,126) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,474 (Mex$ 25,995) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,175 (Mex$ 20,724) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $96 (Mex$ 1,696) | Mex$ 538 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 464 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (Mex$ 6,420) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (Mex$ 2,305) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 47 | + 326% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 65 | + 451% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 750 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 567 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Mex$ 1,443) | Mex$ 1,386 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (Mex$ 1,611) | Mex$ 915 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (Mex$ 473,823) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 13 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (Mex$ 1,597) | Mex$ 485 | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 124 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 73 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 269 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (Mex$ 2,135) | Mex$ 420 | + 409% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 74 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 41 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 61 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.71 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 102 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 310 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 126 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (Mex$ 1,841) | Mex$ 821 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (Mex$ 1,554) | Mex$ 783 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 75 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 53 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 33 | + 186% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $172 (Mex$ 3,034) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 686 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.67 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 46 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 613 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 73,305
($4,158)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 32,000
in Zapopan.
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