Comparison
Medellín vs Mexico City: cost of living compared
On an average lifestyle in a 1-bed apartment, Mexico City costs 13% more than Medellín: $1,333 against $1,180 a month, a difference of $153.
Category by category
One person, 1-bed apartment, average lifestyle.
| Category | Medellín | Mexico City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $580 | $720 | +$140 |
| Groceries | $220 | $230 | +$10 |
| Transport | $50 | $45 | −$5 |
| Utilities | $60 | $60 | — |
| Internet | $30 | $28 | −$2 |
| Coworking | $120 | $130 | +$10 |
| Entertainment | $120 | $120 | — |
| Total per month | $1,180 | $1,333 | +$153 |
The category that separates the two cities most is rent: $580 in Medellín and $720 in Mexico City, which is $140 of the $153 gap. Not everything points the same way: in Mexico City you would spend less on transport and internet.
Other households and lifestyles
| Scenario | Medellín | Mexico City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frugal · Room | $550 | $597 | +$47 |
| Frugal · 1-bed apartment | $815 | $942 | +$127 |
| Average · 1-bed apartment | $1,180 | $1,333 | +$153 |
| Comfortable · 1-bed apartment | $1,640 | $1,885 | +$245 |
| Average · Family apartment | $1,660 | $1,873 | +$213 |
| Comfortable · Family apartment | $2,305 | $2,615 | +$310 |
Currency and exchange rates
Colombia uses the Colombian peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period.
Mexico uses the Mexican peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period.
A lower cost is not the same as a better fit. These figures do not measure housing quality, climate, safety or work opportunities.