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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Colombia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Colombia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 EUR (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.62 EUR (3.06 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Mexico.

2.54 EUR
2.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Colombia.

1.56 EUR
0.96 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.13 EUR (11.84 USD) in Mexico and 6.45 EUR (7.54 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Colombia.

10.13 EUR
6.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.17 EUR (10.72 USD) in Mexico and 8.51 EUR (9.95 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Colombia.

9.17 EUR
8.51 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.29 EUR (8.52 USD) in Mexico and 4.61 EUR (5.38 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Colombia.

7.29 EUR
4.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.67 EUR (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 2.42 EUR (2.82 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Colombia.

3.67 EUR
2.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Colombia.

1.46 EUR
0.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.21 EUR (2.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Colombia.

2.21 EUR
1.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.07 EUR (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Colombia.

3.07 EUR
1.66 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.52 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 16.2 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Colombia.

20.52 EUR
16.20 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Colombia.

1.19 EUR
0.69 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Colombia.

2.29 EUR
1.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.52 EUR (9.96 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 EUR (5 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Colombia.

8.52 EUR
4.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Colombia.

1.45 EUR
1.05 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Colombia.

1.95 EUR
1.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Colombia.

1.84 EUR
1.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Colombia.

1.85 EUR
1.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Colombia.

1.68 EUR
1.01 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.18 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 14.48 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

11.18 EUR
14.48 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Colombia.

1.75 EUR
1.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 24% lower in Colombia.

0.96 EUR
0.73 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.71 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Colombia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.23 EUR (3.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.61 EUR (1.88 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Colombia.

3.23 EUR
1.61 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Colombia.

1.49 EUR
0.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.75 EUR (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Colombia.

2.75 EUR
1.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.13 EUR (4.82 USD) in Mexico and 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Colombia.

4.13 EUR
1.92 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.26 EUR (9.65 USD) in Mexico and 6.81 EUR (7.96 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Colombia.

8.26 EUR
6.81 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.87 EUR (53.6 USD) in Mexico and 28.73 EUR (33.57 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Colombia.

45.87 EUR
28.73 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.47 EUR (13.4 USD) in Mexico and 4.26 EUR (4.97 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Colombia.

11.47 EUR
4.26 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 41% lower in Colombia.

1.00 EUR
0.59 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.59 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Colombia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Colombia.

1.19 EUR
0.59 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Colombia.

1.16 EUR
0.89 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.96 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Colombia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.51 EUR (19.3 USD) in Mexico and 36.28 EUR (42.4 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Mexico.

16.51 EUR
36.28 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
0.67 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.63 EUR (5.41 USD) in Mexico and 5.32 EUR (6.22 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 13% lower in Mexico.

4.63 EUR
5.32 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.38 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Mexico.

0.38 EUR
1.47 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
1.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.5 EUR (6.43 USD) in Mexico and 4.26 EUR (4.97 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Colombia.

5.50 EUR
4.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.89 EUR (58.3 USD) in Mexico and 21.23 EUR (24.81 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Colombia.

49.89 EUR
21.23 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.82 EUR (25.49 USD) in Mexico and 9.84 EUR (11.5 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Colombia.

21.82 EUR
9.84 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.35 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Colombia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 896.32 EUR (1047.35 USD) in Mexico and 383.61 EUR (448.25 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Colombia.

896.32 EUR
383.61 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 567.98 EUR (663.68 USD) in Mexico and 281.13 EUR (328.5 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Colombia.

567.98 EUR
281.13 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1930 EUR (2255.68 USD) in Mexico and 714.77 EUR (835.21 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 63% lower in Colombia.

1 930 EUR
714.77 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1132 EUR (1322.64 USD) in Mexico and 544.53 EUR (636.28 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Colombia.

1 132 EUR
544.53 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Colombia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3048 EUR (3561.56 USD) in Mexico and 1579 EUR (1844.47 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Colombia.

3 048 EUR
1 579 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2111 EUR (2467.02 USD) in Mexico and 1126 EUR (1315.71 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Colombia.

2 111 EUR
1 126 EUR

Salary

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.31 times higher than in Colombia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 769.3 EUR (898.93 USD) in Mexico and 333.55 EUR (389.76 USD) in Colombia. The average salary is 56.6% lower in Colombia.

769.30 EUR
333.55 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNCOPUSD

Mexico vs. Colombia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.3 EUR
25.3 EUR

Two stars

82.7 EUR
52.6 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
86.2 EUR

Four stars

251 EUR
148 EUR

Five stars

685 EUR
473 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels

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