Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 289 (COL$67,141) | COL$32,858 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 158 (COL$36,684) | COL$26,131 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (COL$16,615) | COL$11,028 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (COL$6,256) | COL$4,425 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (COL$11,003) | COL$9,315 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (COL$6,267) | COL$4,675 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (COL$21,395) | COL$12,463 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (COL$11,481) | COL$8,634 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (COL$7,878) | COL$3,864 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (COL$6,988) | COL$3,672 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 278 (COL$64,413) | COL$47,809 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (COL$8,207) | COL$6,415 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (COL$5,776) | COL$3,660 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,209 (COL$4,689,452) | COL$3,187,660 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,225 (COL$2,372,688) | COL$1,707,600 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,112 (COL$258,118) | COL$293,430 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,923 (COL$2,998,729) | COL$1,821,470 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,476 (COL$1,734,833) | COL$991,435 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 832 (COL$192,962) | COL$216,454 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (COL$96,549) | COL$68,682 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,277 (COL$1,456,554) | COL$1,406,410 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,589 (COL$600,836) | COL$552,212 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (COL$26,784) | COL$21,597 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (COL$27,385) | COL$18,117 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,003 (COL$232,677) | COL$191,103 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 709 (COL$164,473) | COL$133,514 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,730 (COL$401,384) | COL$338,768 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,306 (COL$303,001) | COL$254,648 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 364,078 (COL$84,483,458) | COL$73,030,200 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (COL$5,252) | COL$4,178 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 643 (COL$149,229) | COL$142,572 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 (COL$22,743) | COL$17,111 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 233 (COL$53,952) | COL$24,322 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 617 (COL$143,117) | COL$103,560 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (COL$19,128) | COL$20,630 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (COL$13,280) | COL$14,202 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (COL$16,170) | COL$17,714 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (COL$7,856) | COL$7,659 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (COL$7,576) | COL$5,871 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 239 (COL$55,527) | COL$30,481 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mexico | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (COL$82,507) | COL$43,906 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (COL$37,170) | COL$29,141 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 782 (COL$181,505) | COL$118,155 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 807 (COL$187,372) | COL$113,874 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 170 (COL$39,350) | COL$31,671 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (COL$19,030) | COL$10,087 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (COL$10,864) | COL$4,649 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,943 (COL$2,771,322) | COL$2,635,080 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (COL$529) | COL$200 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 956 (COL$221,809) | COL$130,590 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (COL$19,016) | COL$11,668 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
232.048
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,200 prices entered by 1,803 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 36% more expensive than in Colombia
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