Cost of living in Colombia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,052 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 161 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,788 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 107 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,012 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 57 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,749 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,449 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 32 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,691 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,621 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 67 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,041 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,197 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,857 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,565 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 217 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,073 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,146 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,492,430 (Mex$ 13,879) | Mex$ 19,405 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,229,120 (Mex$ 6,845) | Mex$ 8,951 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$241,542 (Mex$ 1,345) | Mex$ 1,224 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,510,660 (Mex$ 8,412) | Mex$ 10,809 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$825,146 (Mex$ 4,595) | Mex$ 5,711 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,455 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 897 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,219 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 387 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,251,020 (Mex$ 6,966) | Mex$ 7,610 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,073 (Mex$ 1,838) | Mex$ 1,960 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,175 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 101 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,401 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 86 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,279 (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 853 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,628 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 631 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$241,026 (Mex$ 1,342) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,003 (Mex$ 1,153) | Mex$ 1,221 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,562,300 (Mex$ 326,113) | Mex$ 324,742 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,090 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,248 (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 498 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,982 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 79 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,281 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 216 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,246 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 564 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,466 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 68 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,107 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 49 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,700 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 57 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,207 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,253 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,733 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 186 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,632 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 345 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,565 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 139 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,513 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 901 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,815 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 662 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,296 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 110 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,078 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,002 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 41 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,714,840 (Mex$ 9,549) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$188 (Mex$ 1.05) | Mex$ 1.79 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,108 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 881 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,349 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 56 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,983 prices entered by 2,381 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
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