Cost of living in Colombia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Colombia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,696 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 267 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,935 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 148 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,355 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,415 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,968 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 45 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,960 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,143 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 84 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,824 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 48 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,629 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 32 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,596 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 28 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,078 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 257 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,819 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,201 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Colombia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,097,740 (Mex$ 12,282) | Mex$ 20,891 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,537,120 (Mex$ 6,095) | Mex$ 10,405 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$282,227 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 1,045 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,756,600 (Mex$ 6,965) | Mex$ 12,954 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$968,314 (Mex$ 3,839) | Mex$ 6,806 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$187,853 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 710 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,330 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 398 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,451,730 (Mex$ 5,756) | Mex$ 6,725 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (Mex$ 1,781) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 116 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,986 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 124 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Colombia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$204,094 (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 969 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 712 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,244 (Mex$ 1,278) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Colombia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,740,200 (Mex$ 272,548) | Mex$ 386,961 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,289 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,199 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 543 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Colombia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,310 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 92 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$25,493 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 221 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 589 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 76 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,976 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 57 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,198 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 67 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,548 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 38 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,048 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 34 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,145 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 246 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Colombia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,336 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 363 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,497 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 156 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 724 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$114,888 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 768 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 164 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 80 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,368 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 45 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,583,570 (Mex$ 10,244) | Mex$ 11,670 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (Mex$ 0.96) | Mex$ 2.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,941 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 883 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,993 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 78 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,952 prices entered by 1,948 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Mexico
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