Cost of Living in Baja California Sur
Prices in Baja California Sur (First-Level Administrative Unit in Mexico)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Cabo San Lucas - 20 contributors in the past 12 months
La Paz - 12 contributors
Los Cabos - 4 contributors
Loc Cabo - 2 contributors
Todos Santos - 2 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 230.75 MXN | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,146.13 MXN | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 183.14 MXN | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 53.87 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 98.10 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 69.43 MXN | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 32.28 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 22.71 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 30.57 MXN | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 45.06 MXN | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 18.21 MXN | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 43.40 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 80.68 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 74.95 MXN | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 110.64 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 26.76 MXN | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 13.10 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.18 MXN | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 14.74 MXN | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 14.93 MXN | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 17.17 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 34.29 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 21.30 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 205.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 27.75 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 65.00 MXN | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 86.50 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 16.40 MXN | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 960.00 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 93.81 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 90.72 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 195.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 24.81 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 409,592.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 441,985.71 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,784.25 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 481.12 MXN | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 538.22 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,030.00 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 652.29 MXN | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 79.75 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,166.66 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 157,500.00 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,250.00 MXN | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,300.00 MXN | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,740.00 MXN | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,625.00 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 17,800.00 MXN | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 12,200.00 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 37,222.22 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 21,555.56 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,924.90 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,834.92 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,980.75 MXN | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | ? |
Over the last 12 months, 192 data points were contributed by 52 people of this region.
Last update: 1 December 2025
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