Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 243 (COL$48,551) | COL$27,055 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (COL$27,834) | COL$20,466 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (COL$12,764) | COL$9,006 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (COL$4,645) | COL$3,148 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (COL$7,394) | COL$7,394 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (COL$5,007) | COL$3,412 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 79 (COL$15,727) | COL$9,581 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (COL$9,299) | COL$6,860 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (COL$5,467) | COL$3,564 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (COL$4,915) | COL$3,411 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 263 (COL$52,451) | COL$43,938 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (COL$6,524) | COL$4,872 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (COL$4,273) | COL$2,577 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,987 (COL$3,793,425) | COL$2,663,430 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,486 (COL$1,895,180) | COL$1,389,530 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,099 (COL$219,668) | COL$242,298 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,669 (COL$2,331,377) | COL$1,393,030 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,034 (COL$1,205,495) | COL$820,231 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 850 (COL$169,756) | COL$158,264 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 404 (COL$80,657) | COL$63,264 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,503 (COL$1,499,039) | COL$1,376,860 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,437 (COL$486,792) | COL$361,235 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (COL$23,194) | COL$18,894 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (COL$21,864) | COL$11,288 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (COL$183,195) | COL$190,108 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (COL$130,345) | COL$127,337 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (COL$318,205) | COL$300,269 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (COL$248,190) | COL$238,297 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,877 (COL$66,106,126) | COL$65,078,200 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (COL$4,261) | COL$3,302 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (COL$103,474) | COL$131,330 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (COL$16,820) | COL$14,348 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (COL$39,807) | COL$17,994 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 590 (COL$117,966) | COL$76,426 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (COL$15,168) | COL$19,342 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (COL$10,991) | COL$11,026 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (COL$11,622) | COL$16,130 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (COL$6,001) | COL$6,425 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (COL$6,390) | COL$5,335 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (COL$46,068) | COL$23,855 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 46% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (COL$63,538) | COL$34,107 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (COL$31,210) | COL$24,658 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (COL$148,208) | COL$94,871 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (COL$147,981) | COL$99,856 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (COL$29,823) | COL$26,124 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (COL$16,397) | COL$8,954 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (COL$8,359) | COL$4,010 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (COL$2,424,100) | COL$2,405,540 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (COL$547) | COL$227 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (COL$181,669) | COL$112,622 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (COL$13,294) | COL$8,255 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
199.791
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,116 prices entered by 1,976 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 25% more expensive than in Colombia
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