Colima travel budget

Colima: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Colima

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Colima for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 39 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 852* (17206 MXN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 74 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1993* (40250 MXN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 3189* (64400 MXN)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Colima compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Colima in 2024 is 46% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Colima in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Colima by expense type

Restaurant budget in Colima

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Colima is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.7/person
($ 4.8 to $ 17)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 25)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.2/person
($ 5.2 to $ 7.2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 1 to $ 3)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Colima

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Colima is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 53 to $ 242)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 30 to $ 164)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 41 to $ 224)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 29 to $ 351)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 71 to $ 138)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 41/month
($ 36 to $ 44)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 84/month
($ 57 to $ 146)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 88/month
($ 41 to $ 226)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 105/month
($ 29 to $ 351)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 91/month
($ 38 to $ 228)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Colima

On average, the price of supermarket food in Colima is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 13)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Colima

On average, the price of transport in Colima is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.4/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.6
($ 2.4 to $ 2.9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 64/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 252)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Colima

On average, budget for leisure activities in Colima is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2.9/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 5.7)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 17 to $ 23)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Colima

On average, shopping budget in Colima is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.3/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 4.8)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 26
($ 15 to $ 53)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 30 to $ 30)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
$ 492
(fair price: $ 435)
Los Angeles → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
$ 331
(fair price: $ 289)
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
$ 336
(fair price: $ 284)
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
$ 715
(fair price: $ 609)
Sydney → Mexico City
Sydney → Mexico City
Sydney → Mexico City
$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1347)
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
$ 687
(fair price: $ 564)



About this information on the cost of living in Colima

The information about the cost of living in Colima shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Colima was updated on 10-11-2024.

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