- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Boulder, Colorado
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 134 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 91 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 52 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 31 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 15 | + 508% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 58 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 38 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 15 | + 248% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 177 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.96 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 19 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 205% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,992 (Mex$ 37,299) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,937 (Mex$ 36,272) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (Mex$ 3,135) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (Mex$ 29,418) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,287 (Mex$ 24,108) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (Mex$ 1,917) | Mex$ 620 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 432 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (Mex$ 6,303) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (Mex$ 2,764) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 36 | + 490% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 63 | + 543% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 787 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 523 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Mex$ 1,723) | Mex$ 934 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (Mex$ 503,338) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (Mex$ 1,765) | Mex$ 543 | + 225% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 103 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.93 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 65 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 225 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (Mex$ 2,268) | Mex$ 378 | + 500% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 66 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 39 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 50 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.72 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 101 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 277 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 131 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (Mex$ 2,635) | Mex$ 734 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Mex$ 1,374) | Mex$ 722 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 77 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 47 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 31 | + 259% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (Mex$ 8,115) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 647 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 47 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 662 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$ 120,875
($6,454)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan.
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