Cost of Living in Puebla
Prices in Puebla (First-Level Administrative Unit in Mexico)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Puebla - 14 contributors in the past 12 months
Cholula - 3 contributors
Tehuacan - 1 contributors
Acatlán de Osorio - 0 contributors
Atlixco - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Mex$222.86 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Mex$862.22 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Mex$161.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Mex$48.11 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$65.67 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Mex$55.75 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$26.55 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Mex$20.55 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Mex$28.62 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Mex$50.54 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Mex$14.74 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Mex$62.45 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Mex$55.57 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Mex$44.81 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Mex$83.16 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Mex$21.71 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Mex$14.77 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Mex$15.95 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Mex$15.88 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Mex$16.52 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Mex$15.20 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Mex$25.67 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Mex$25.17 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Mex$240.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Mex$25.12 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$47.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Mex$86.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Mex$12.06 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Mex$397.28 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Mex$65.83 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Mex$102.60 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Mex$270.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Mex$25.30 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Mex$352,494.83 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Mex$444,716.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Mex$1,125.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Mex$364.29 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Mex$464.29 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Mex$921.12 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Mex$283.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Mex$103.12 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Mex$7,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Mex$361,250.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Mex$1,066.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Mex$1,033.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Mex$2,058.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Mex$1,800.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$10,512.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$5,528.57 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$14,750.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$11,728.57 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Mex$2,590.65 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Mex$1,553.23 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Mex$12,886.31 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.13 | |
Over the last 12 months, 163 data points were contributed by 39 people of this region.
Last update: 4 May 2026
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