Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 176 (COL$29,366) | COL$19,231 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (COL$18,380) | COL$16,827 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (COL$9,061) | COL$6,977 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (COL$3,357) | COL$2,746 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (COL$5,459) | COL$5,467 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (COL$3,875) | COL$2,584 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (COL$11,306) | COL$7,690 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (COL$6,631) | COL$5,103 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (COL$3,929) | COL$2,279 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (COL$3,707) | COL$2,829 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 224 (COL$37,354) | COL$40,994 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (COL$4,771) | COL$4,151 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (COL$3,379) | COL$2,120 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,735 (COL$3,127,295) | COL$2,560,030 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,653 (COL$1,444,330) | COL$1,191,160 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,280 (COL$213,588) | COL$238,028 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,924 (COL$1,823,457) | COL$1,469,840 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,644 (COL$942,091) | COL$802,516 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 856 (COL$142,856) | COL$157,446 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (COL$63,118) | COL$74,155 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,432 (COL$1,240,502) | COL$1,215,320 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (COL$324,579) | COL$328,599 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (COL$16,777) | COL$16,792 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 85 (COL$14,126) | COL$13,209 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (COL$140,415) | COL$156,757 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 614 (COL$102,553) | COL$98,073 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,529 (COL$255,299) | COL$246,619 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,173 (COL$195,778) | COL$205,729 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,920 (COL$53,233,814) | COL$59,525,700 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (COL$3,334) | COL$2,989 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 500 (COL$83,451) | COL$123,728 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (COL$13,633) | COL$14,067 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (COL$33,386) | COL$19,607 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 531 (COL$88,564) | COL$79,319 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (COL$11,542) | COL$18,696 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (COL$8,033) | COL$12,334 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (COL$9,373) | COL$15,290 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (COL$4,853) | COL$6,328 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (COL$4,953) | COL$4,529 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 187 (COL$31,163) | COL$20,615 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 345 (COL$57,555) | COL$36,525 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (COL$23,239) | COL$21,700 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 966 (COL$161,262) | COL$91,953 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (COL$110,746) | COL$94,340 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 114 (COL$18,962) | COL$22,209 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 (COL$10,177) | COL$7,026 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (COL$6,682) | COL$3,889 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,578 (COL$1,598,830) | COL$1,715,260 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.89 (COL$316) | COL$184 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 907 (COL$151,340) | COL$114,823 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 (COL$9,548) | COL$6,613 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
166.919
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,115 prices entered by 2,466 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 6% more expensive than in Colombia
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