- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (COL$17,437) | COL$12,043 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (COL$13,662) | COL$15,734 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (COL$9,224) | COL$7,003 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (COL$2,601) | COL$2,564 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (COL$4,437) | COL$4,719 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (COL$3,012) | COL$2,780 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (COL$9,024) | COL$7,327 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (COL$5,415) | COL$5,206 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (COL$3,271) | COL$2,259 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (COL$2,876) | COL$2,638 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (COL$30,404) | COL$32,650 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (COL$3,569) | COL$3,843 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (COL$2,940) | COL$2,204 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,747 (COL$2,745,032) | COL$2,627,550 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,237 (COL$1,498,895) | COL$1,485,640 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,387 (COL$203,146) | COL$335,035 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,372 (COL$1,518,692) | COL$1,627,090 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,093 (COL$892,148) | COL$969,011 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,289 (COL$188,695) | COL$222,546 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (COL$56,371) | COL$69,216 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,409 (COL$1,231,325) | COL$1,306,080 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (COL$284,737) | COL$299,912 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (COL$14,321) | COL$19,592 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (COL$13,327) | COL$12,787 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (COL$121,829) | COL$168,461 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (COL$96,718) | COL$139,947 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,403 (COL$205,443) | COL$247,237 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,199 (COL$175,577) | COL$231,885 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 292,383 (COL$42,812,214) | COL$61,719,200 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (COL$2,562) | COL$2,389 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 530 (COL$77,639) | COL$113,001 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (COL$11,365) | COL$14,621 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (COL$26,073) | COL$22,980 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (COL$81,952) | COL$112,858 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (COL$9,587) | COL$17,534 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (COL$7,178) | COL$13,408 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (COL$7,486) | COL$14,853 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (COL$3,982) | COL$6,367 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (COL$3,934) | COL$3,814 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (COL$18,845) | COL$16,197 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 2% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (COL$53,807) | COL$53,050 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (COL$20,021) | COL$24,464 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,142 (COL$167,209) | COL$140,219 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 693 (COL$101,467) | COL$92,378 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (COL$13,526) | COL$20,203 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (COL$7,531) | COL$5,711 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (COL$6,168) | COL$7,116 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,901 (COL$1,449,798) | COL$1,626,290 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (COL$571) | COL$383 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 651 (COL$95,258) | COL$109,053 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (COL$7,385) | COL$5,041 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
146.425
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,633 prices entered by 1,950 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Colombia
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