Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 225 (COL$41,687) | COL$22,827 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (COL$22,476) | COL$17,802 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (COL$9,971) | COL$7,437 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (COL$3,930) | COL$2,756 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (COL$6,582) | COL$5,378 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (COL$4,223) | COL$2,670 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (COL$12,893) | COL$8,126 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (COL$7,540) | COL$5,325 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (COL$4,502) | COL$2,127 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (COL$4,372) | COL$3,019 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 225 (COL$41,749) | COL$40,459 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (COL$5,586) | COL$4,297 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (COL$3,800) | COL$2,139 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,080 (COL$3,540,330) | COL$2,585,660 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,583 (COL$1,592,621) | COL$1,266,730 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 959 (COL$177,978) | COL$238,615 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,130 (COL$1,879,746) | COL$1,492,210 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,219 (COL$968,361) | COL$841,576 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 683 (COL$126,705) | COL$158,673 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (COL$71,310) | COL$68,909 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,643 (COL$1,232,730) | COL$1,223,340 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,060 (COL$382,327) | COL$341,151 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (COL$18,274) | COL$18,512 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (COL$17,289) | COL$10,771 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 855 (COL$158,698) | COL$177,301 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 666 (COL$123,517) | COL$105,018 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,518 (COL$281,694) | COL$255,125 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,136 (COL$210,794) | COL$208,261 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 360,069 (COL$66,813,240) | COL$59,396,600 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (COL$3,571) | COL$2,403 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 554 (COL$102,760) | COL$132,471 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (COL$13,894) | COL$15,742 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 190 (COL$35,169) | COL$14,246 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 547 (COL$101,512) | COL$85,163 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (COL$14,555) | COL$17,212 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (COL$9,056) | COL$12,682 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (COL$10,507) | COL$16,085 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (COL$5,729) | COL$6,047 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (COL$5,330) | COL$4,651 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (COL$33,938) | COL$21,897 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 289 (COL$53,647) | COL$33,083 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (COL$27,683) | COL$24,207 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 792 (COL$147,026) | COL$91,449 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 671 (COL$124,600) | COL$91,191 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (COL$22,767) | COL$22,797 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (COL$13,117) | COL$7,979 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (COL$7,361) | COL$3,473 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,223 (COL$2,082,429) | COL$1,870,920 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.18 (COL$589) | COL$207 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 969 (COL$179,767) | COL$119,308 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (COL$11,490) | COL$8,661 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
185.557
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,259 prices entered by 2,184 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% more expensive than in Colombia
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