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Colima vs Mexico City

Mexico vs Mexico · 482 km apart

Colima

Mexico

$9,250 ($500)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Mexico City

Mexico

$12,286 ($664)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseColimaMexico CityCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.10$6.63Colima
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$20.40$26.52Colima
Cappuccino$1.53$1.99Colima
Monthly groceries (single person)$116$150Colima
Monthly public transport pass$18.70$24.31Colima
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$49.30$64.09Colima
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$14.28$18.56Colima
Fitness club membership$14.28$18.56Colima
Cinema ticket$3.74$4.86Colima
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$230$319Colima
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$160$222Colima
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$480$666Colima
Total single-person budget$500$664Colima
Average net salary$750$975

Verdict

Colima is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Colima runs about $500 versus $664 in Mexico City — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Mexico City leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Colima  ·  Full cost of living in Mexico City

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colima cheaper than Mexico City?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $500 per month in Colima versus $664 in Mexico City — about 33% less.
How far is Colima from Mexico City?
The straight-line distance between Colima and Mexico City is approximately 482 km (300 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Colima or Mexico City?
The estimated average net salary is $750 in Colima and $975 in Mexico City. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $250 in Colima versus $311 in Mexico City per month.