Cost of living in Colombia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,269 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 219 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,247 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 120 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,185 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 55 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,726 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,367 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,715 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,914 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,404 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,157 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,869 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 233 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,266 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,120 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,523,890 (Mex$ 14,422) | Mex$ 18,786 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,196,580 (Mex$ 6,838) | Mex$ 8,566 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,366 (Mex$ 1,311) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,468,330 (Mex$ 8,390) | Mex$ 10,110 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$824,213 (Mex$ 4,710) | Mex$ 5,174 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,346 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 722 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,782 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 379 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,190,180 (Mex$ 6,801) | Mex$ 6,801 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$327,493 (Mex$ 1,871) | Mex$ 2,067 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,465 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 99 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,516 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 90 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$165,539 (Mex$ 946) | Mex$ 840 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$102,111 (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 645 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$247,455 (Mex$ 1,414) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$203,245 (Mex$ 1,161) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,910,100 (Mex$ 342,339) | Mex$ 347,613 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,368 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,448 (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 538 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,534 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 82 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,506 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 183 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,284 (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 524 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,459 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 80 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,331 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,331 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 55 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,195 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,758 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,966 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 188 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,481 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 305 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,827 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 150 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$89,727 (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 841 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,075 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 683 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,296 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 126 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,791 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 71 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,463 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 39 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 (Mex$ 10,247) | Mex$ 10,309 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$240 (Mex$ 1.37) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,057 (Mex$ 680) | Mex$ 979 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,246 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 62 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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