Cost of living in Culiacan

In Culiacan, Mexico, a single person typically needs around $746 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1678 monthly.

How expensive is Culiacan compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Culiacan is 16% cheaper overall.

How does Culiacan compare to your city?

Culiacan is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Culiacan is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Culiacan?

Who is Culiacan a good fit for?

Culiacan tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Culiacan so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Culiacan is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Culiacan?

Food prices in Culiacan are 4% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Culiacan?

Public transport in Culiacan is 21% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
746 $
Without Rent
468 $
Rent & Utilities
278 $
Food
328 $
Transport
70 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
757 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
808.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.89 $
Dinner 16.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.05 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.42 $
Capuccino 3.11 $
Coke, 330ml 1.02 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.41 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.39 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.39 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.19 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.12 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.04 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.42 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.77 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.78 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.19 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.68 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.03 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.02 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.69 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 19.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.77 $
Cigarette pack 3.33 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.65 $
Monthly Pass 32.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.12 $
Taxi, 8 km 8.08 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 25 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.48 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 2.85 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.41 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.78 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 29 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 45 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 19.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 205 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 248 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 326 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 506 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,042 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,027 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 757 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.32%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 23.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.53 $
Haircut 5.65 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 50.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 101 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,042 $

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Suriname
Culiacan vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 16% more expensive) Culiacan vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 13% more expensive)
Ecuador
Culiacan vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 22% more expensive) Culiacan vs Quito (Quito is 21% more expensive) Culiacan vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 3% more expensive) Culiacan vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 21% less expensive) Culiacan vs Duran (Duran is 8% more expensive) Culiacan vs Machala (Machala is 20% less expensive) Culiacan vs Manta (Manta is 17% more expensive) Culiacan vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 2% more expensive) Culiacan vs Loja (Loja is 17% less expensive) Culiacan vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 13% less expensive)
Peru
Culiacan vs Lima (Lima is 32% more expensive) Culiacan vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 25% less expensive) Culiacan vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 6% less expensive) Culiacan vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 31% less expensive) Culiacan vs Callao (Callao is 4% more expensive) Culiacan vs Piura (Piura is 24% less expensive) Culiacan vs Cusco (Cusco is 14% less expensive) Culiacan vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 34% less expensive) Culiacan vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 21% less expensive) Culiacan vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 9% less expensive)
Venezuela
Culiacan vs Caracas (Caracas is 40% more expensive) Culiacan vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 5% less expensive) Culiacan vs Valencia (Valencia is 5% more expensive) Culiacan vs Maracay (Maracay is 3% less expensive) Culiacan vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 4% less expensive) Culiacan vs Barinas (Barinas is 7% more expensive) Culiacan vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 20% more expensive) Culiacan vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 27% more expensive) Culiacan vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 17% more expensive) Culiacan vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 22% more expensive)
Colombia
Culiacan vs Bogota (Bogota is 16% more expensive) Culiacan vs Medellin (Medellin is 17% more expensive) Culiacan vs Cali (Cali is 2% less expensive) Culiacan vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 6% more expensive) Culiacan vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 0% more expensive) Culiacan vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 26% less expensive) Culiacan vs Soacha (Soacha is 0% more expensive) Culiacan vs Soledad (Soledad is 13% more expensive) Culiacan vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 36% less expensive) Culiacan vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 14% less expensive)
Brazil
Culiacan vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 36% more expensive) Culiacan vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 28% more expensive) Culiacan vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 8% more expensive) Culiacan vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 4% less expensive) Culiacan vs Salvador (Salvador is 1% less expensive) Culiacan vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 5% more expensive) Culiacan vs Manaus (Manaus is 7% more expensive) Culiacan vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 3% more expensive) Culiacan vs Recife (Recife is 4% more expensive) Culiacan vs Goiania (Goiania is 12% less expensive)
Argentina
Culiacan vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 22% more expensive) Culiacan vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 24% more expensive) Culiacan vs Rosario (Rosario is 15% less expensive) Culiacan vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 7% less expensive) Culiacan vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 0% more expensive) Culiacan vs Salta (Salta is 2% less expensive) Culiacan vs San Juan (San Juan is 12% less expensive) Culiacan vs Lanus (Lanus is 8% more expensive) Culiacan vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 48% less expensive) Culiacan vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 5% less expensive)
Bolivia
Culiacan vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 2% more expensive) Culiacan vs La Paz (La Paz is 10% less expensive) Culiacan vs El Alto (El Alto is 14% less expensive) Culiacan vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 28% less expensive) Culiacan vs Sucre (Sucre is 12% less expensive) Culiacan vs Oruro (Oruro is 19% less expensive) Culiacan vs Potosi (Potosi is 33% less expensive) Culiacan vs Tarija (Tarija is 16% less expensive) Culiacan vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 28% less expensive) Culiacan vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 3% more expensive)
Paraguay
Culiacan vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 11% less expensive) Culiacan vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 29% less expensive) Culiacan vs Luque (Luque is 19% less expensive) Culiacan vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 17% less expensive) Culiacan vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 30% less expensive) Culiacan vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 45% less expensive) Culiacan vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 31% less expensive) Culiacan vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 28% less expensive) Culiacan vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 27% less expensive)