Cost of Living in Oaxaca
Prices in Oaxaca (First-Level Administrative Unit in Mexico)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Oaxaca de Juarez - 5 contributors in the past 12 months
Puerto Escondido - 4 contributors
Oaxaca - 4 contributors
Santa Maria Huatulco - 0 contributors
Santa María Huatulco - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Mex$156.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Mex$783.33 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Mex$176.67 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Mex$48.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$93.33 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Mex$52.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$29.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Mex$19.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Mex$33.12 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Mex$54.68 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Mex$12.10 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Mex$46.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Mex$63.50 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Mex$84.97 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Mex$104.33 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Mex$20.41 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Mex$14.82 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Mex$21.17 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Mex$14.67 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Mex$20.87 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Mex$20.06 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Mex$29.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Mex$16.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Mex$216.67 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Mex$36.46 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$86.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Mex$88.33 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Mex$11.17 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Mex$73.33 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Mex$83.15 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Mex$200.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Mex$24.22 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ? | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ? | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Mex$1,032.89 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Mex$291.67 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Mex$715.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Mex$600.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Mex$200.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Mex$85.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Mex$3,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Mex$966.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Mex$800.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Mex$2,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Mex$500.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$10,009.56 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$8,300.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$18,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$23,250.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Mex$6,000.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | ? | |
Over the last 12 months, 36 data points were contributed by 26 people of this region.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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