- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Boulder, Colorado
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 150 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 86 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 48 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 30 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.12 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 15 | + 502% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 50 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 36 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 14 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 168 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 225% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,185 (Mex$ 38,904) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,717 (Mex$ 30,571) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (Mex$ 2,729) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,562 (Mex$ 27,814) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,161 (Mex$ 20,665) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (Mex$ 1,788) | Mex$ 538 | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 464 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (Mex$ 6,245) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (Mex$ 2,386) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 47 | + 322% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 65 | + 422% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 807 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 543 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Mex$ 1,638) | Mex$ 917 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (Mex$ 478,467) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (Mex$ 1,590) | Mex$ 453 | + 251% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 124 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 73 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 269 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (Mex$ 2,156) | Mex$ 420 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 74 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 41 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 61 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.72 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 102 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 282 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 126 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (Mex$ 1,859) | Mex$ 767 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (Mex$ 1,176) | Mex$ 783 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 76 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 53 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.36 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 32 | + 197% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $365 (Mex$ 6,489) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 667 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.77 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 46 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 718 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 97,543
($5,479)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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