Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and Mexico Reverse

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Cost of Living in Mexico is 29.8% higher than in Colombia (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 36.0% higher than in Colombia
Rent Prices in Mexico are 58.6% higher than in Colombia
Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 54.8% higher than in Colombia
Groceries Prices in Mexico are 38.0% higher than in Colombia
Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 20.5% higher than in Colombia
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Restaurants
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20,000.00 Col$
(97.50 MXN)		 41,026.59 Col$
(200.00 MXN)		      +105.1 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 120,000.00 Col$
(584.99 MXN)		 164,106.35 Col$
(800.00 MXN)		      +36.8 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 30,000.00 Col$
(146.25 MXN)		 32,821.27 Col$
(160.00 MXN)		      +9.4 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6,000.00 Col$
(29.25 MXN)		 9,846.38 Col$
(48.00 MXN)		      +64.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 10,000.00 Col$
(48.75 MXN)		 16,410.63 Col$
(80.00 MXN)		      +64.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 6,646.03 Col$
(32.40 MXN)		 13,318.80 Col$
(64.93 MXN)		      +100.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3,932.08 Col$
(19.17 MXN)		 5,305.17 Col$
(25.86 MXN)		      +34.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2,647.47 Col$
(12.91 MXN)		 3,838.36 Col$
(18.71 MXN)		      +45.0 %
Markets
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 4,624.58 Col$
(22.54 MXN)		 6,035.63 Col$
(29.42 MXN)		      +30.5 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 5,146.63 Col$
(25.09 MXN)		 9,183.27 Col$
(44.77 MXN)		      +78.4 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2,203.89 Col$
(10.74 MXN)		 2,984.16 Col$
(14.55 MXN)		      +35.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 8,550.30 Col$
(41.68 MXN)		 9,279.79 Col$
(45.24 MXN)		      +8.5 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 9,038.19 Col$
(44.06 MXN)		 15,390.12 Col$
(75.03 MXN)		      +70.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 9,904.34 Col$
(48.28 MXN)		 14,262.77 Col$
(69.53 MXN)		      +44.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 14,106.71 Col$
(68.77 MXN)		 19,763.71 Col$
(96.35 MXN)		      +40.1 %
Apples (1 lb) 4,863.17 Col$
(23.71 MXN)		 4,871.50 Col$
(23.75 MXN)		      +0.2 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1,931.14 Col$
(9.41 MXN)		 2,707.10 Col$
(13.20 MXN)		      +40.2 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2,491.62 Col$
(12.15 MXN)		 3,523.06 Col$
(17.17 MXN)		      +41.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2,371.90 Col$
(11.56 MXN)		 3,251.92 Col$
(15.85 MXN)		      +37.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 2,060.27 Col$
(10.04 MXN)		 3,435.25 Col$
(16.75 MXN)		      +66.7 %
Onions (1 lb) 2,134.49 Col$
(10.41 MXN)		 3,609.64 Col$
(17.60 MXN)		      +69.1 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3,507.22 Col$
(17.10 MXN)		 5,236.45 Col$
(25.53 MXN)		      +49.3 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 3,122.79 Col$
(15.22 MXN)		 4,157.84 Col$
(20.27 MXN)		      +33.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 40,000.00 Col$
(195.00 MXN)		 41,026.59 Col$
(200.00 MXN)		      +2.6 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4,411.84 Col$
(21.51 MXN)		 6,480.24 Col$
(31.59 MXN)		      +46.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7,946.45 Col$
(38.74 MXN)		 12,342.31 Col$
(60.17 MXN)		      +55.3 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 11,960.00 Col$
(58.30 MXN)		 16,410.63 Col$
(80.00 MXN)		      +37.2 %
Transportation
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3,200.00 Col$
(15.60 MXN)		 2,256.46 Col$
(11.00 MXN)		      -29.5 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 160,000.00 Col$
(779.98 MXN)		 102,566.47 Col$
(500.00 MXN)		      -35.9 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 6,500.00 Col$
(31.69 MXN)		 10,256.65 Col$
(50.00 MXN)		      +57.8 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 11,265.41 Col$
(54.92 MXN)		 14,855.83 Col$
(72.42 MXN)		      +31.9 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30,000.00 Col$
(146.25 MXN)		 41,026.59 Col$
(200.00 MXN)		      +36.8 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 4,158.89 Col$
(20.27 MXN)		 5,123.82 Col$
(24.98 MXN)		      +23.2 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 77,000,000.00 Col$
(375,366.35 MXN)		 79,384,393.76 Col$
(386,990.00 MXN)		      +3.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 107,821,374.50 Col$
(525,617.09 MXN)		 90,910,860.15 Col$
(443,180.23 MXN)		      -15.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 359,170.67 Col$
(1,750.92 MXN)		 255,632.13 Col$
(1,246.18 MXN)		      -28.8 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 40,256.43 Col$
(196.25 MXN)		 90,688.14 Col$
(442.09 MXN)		      +125.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 98,642.72 Col$
(480.87 MXN)		 110,162.04 Col$
(537.03 MXN)		      +11.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 97,528.14 Col$
(475.44 MXN)		 142,226.40 Col$
(693.34 MXN)		      +45.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 54,475.02 Col$
(265.56 MXN)		 70,446.84 Col$
(343.42 MXN)		      +29.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 18,000.00 Col$
(87.75 MXN)		 19,487.63 Col$
(95.00 MXN)		      +8.3 %
Childcare
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,333,693.38 Col$
(6,501.61 MXN)		 1,069,136.40 Col$
(5,211.92 MXN)		      -19.8 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 25,418,488.00 Col$
(123,912.27 MXN)		 24,676,443.21 Col$
(120,294.89 MXN)		      -2.9 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 239,201.94 Col$
(1,166.08 MXN)		 214,344.16 Col$
(1,044.90 MXN)		      -10.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 166,763.38 Col$
(812.95 MXN)		 160,479.95 Col$
(782.32 MXN)		      -3.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 393,251.33 Col$
(1,917.06 MXN)		 372,212.54 Col$
(1,814.49 MXN)		      -5.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 331,742.20 Col$
(1,617.21 MXN)		 342,817.22 Col$
(1,671.20 MXN)		      +3.3 %
Rent Per Month
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,627,709.23 Col$
(7,934.90 MXN)		 2,830,227.77 Col$
(13,797.04 MXN)		      +73.9 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,262,608.74 Col$
(6,155.08 MXN)		 1,871,050.46 Col$
(9,121.16 MXN)		      +48.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,309,625.40 Col$
(16,134.05 MXN)		 5,229,637.35 Col$
(25,493.89 MXN)		      +58.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,273,464.30 Col$
(11,082.88 MXN)		 3,508,196.38 Col$
(17,102.06 MXN)		      +54.3 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 658,682.13 Col$
(3,211.00 MXN)		 910,796.19 Col$
(4,440.03 MXN)		      +38.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 422,560.47 Col$
(2,059.93 MXN)		 532,086.50 Col$
(2,593.86 MXN)		      +25.9 %
Salaries And Financing
 Colombia Edit Mexico Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,773,267.95 Col$
(8,644.48 MXN)		 2,906,927.24 Col$
(14,170.94 MXN)		      +63.9 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 12.23 11.45      -6.4 %
Last update: 10 March 202613 March 2026
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