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:

  • $ 38 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 851* (17682 MXN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 72 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1998* (41538 MXN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 91 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 3215* (66850 MXN)

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



Cost of living in Colima compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Colima in 2025 is 43% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Colima by expense type

Restaurant budget in Colima

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Colima is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Colima (compared to United States)2020373711115.85.85.85.812126.26.21.51.5United StatesColimaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.8/person
($ 5.8 to $ 10)

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)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.2/person
($ 5.3 to $ 7.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Colima (compared to United States)148148218218302302158158220220646479791031034040103103United StatesColima2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 52 to $ 236)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 29 to $ 158)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 40 to $ 213)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 28 to $ 342)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 73 to $ 130)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 40/month
($ 36 to $ 43)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 81/month
($ 56 to $ 137)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 86/month
($ 40 to $ 215)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 103/month
($ 28 to $ 342)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 88/month
($ 37 to $ 220)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Colima

On average, the price of supermarket food in Colima is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Colima (compared to United States)3.63.612124.74.72.82.81.71.75.45.42222United StatesColimaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes012345678910111213
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.7)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Colima

On average, the price of transport in Colima is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Colima (compared to United States)2.42.41.71.70.90.972720.60.62.42.41.11.15959United StatesColimaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

27% 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)
$ 2.2
($ 2.2 to $ 2.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 282)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Colima

On average, budget for leisure activities in Colima is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.5/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 10)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 18 to $ 22)

5% 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 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.2/pack
($ 3.1 to $ 7.2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 43
($ 22 to $ 53)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 15 to $ 29)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
$ 475
(fair price: $ 418)
Los Angeles → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
$ 321
(fair price: $ 283)
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
$ 323
(fair price: $ 275)
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
$ 702
(fair price: $ 606)
Melbourne → Mexico City
Melbourne → Mexico City
Melbourne → Mexico City
$ 1655
(fair price: $ 1419)
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
$ 1009
(fair price: $ 855)



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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