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Cost of living in Mexico compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 31% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 123 (COL$20,654) | COL$12,773 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 98 (COL$16,405) | COL$15,788 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (COL$11,353) | COL$7,875 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (COL$3,214) | COL$2,533 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (COL$5,272) | COL$4,823 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (COL$3,716) | COL$2,675 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (COL$10,786) | COL$7,411 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (COL$6,591) | COL$4,864 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (COL$4,118) | COL$2,002 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (COL$3,722) | COL$2,807 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (COL$35,516) | COL$40,372 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (COL$4,254) | COL$3,620 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (COL$3,042) | COL$2,119 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,675 (COL$3,300,219) | COL$2,512,870 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,732 (COL$1,632,373) | COL$1,432,870 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,160 (COL$362,360) | COL$350,941 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,961 (COL$2,006,359) | COL$2,122,400 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,650 (COL$1,115,461) | COL$975,831 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,323 (COL$221,991) | COL$230,763 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (COL$63,568) | COL$74,946 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,416 (COL$1,411,724) | COL$1,239,730 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,192 (COL$367,630) | COL$324,154 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 112 (COL$18,779) | COL$18,846 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (COL$15,095) | COL$16,089 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 868 (COL$145,529) | COL$170,608 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 716 (COL$120,134) | COL$127,553 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,589 (COL$266,604) | COL$262,193 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,388 (COL$232,788) | COL$218,645 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 321,531 (COL$53,932,807) | COL$54,774,800 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (COL$3,304) | COL$2,468 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 477 (COL$80,057) | COL$113,842 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (COL$13,202) | COL$17,375 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 196 (COL$32,950) | COL$28,664 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 565 (COL$94,723) | COL$100,742 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 80 (COL$13,360) | COL$20,160 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (COL$8,449) | COL$13,426 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (COL$10,212) | COL$15,394 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (COL$4,782) | COL$6,255 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (COL$5,154) | COL$4,411 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 131 (COL$21,922) | COL$14,902 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 424 (COL$71,102) | COL$48,418 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (COL$23,599) | COL$23,512 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,145 (COL$191,986) | COL$140,049 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 780 (COL$130,880) | COL$93,302 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 114 (COL$19,123) | COL$18,559 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (COL$9,329) | COL$6,281 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (COL$7,832) | COL$5,879 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,457 (COL$1,753,964) | COL$1,685,710 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (COL$263) | COL$248 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 878 (COL$147,352) | COL$114,233 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (COL$8,969) | COL$5,583 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
167.738
COP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,245 prices entered by 1,614 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 6% more expensive than in Colombia
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