Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Mexico Reverse

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Cost of Living in Mexico is 36.2% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 42.0% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Mexico are 54.4% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 37.8% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Mexico are 35.2% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 67.3% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Mexico Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(349.77 MXN)		 11.44 $
(200.00 MXN)		      -42.8 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 $
(1,311.62 MXN)		 45.74 $
(800.00 MXN)		      -39.0 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(209.86 MXN)		 9.15 $
(160.00 MXN)		      -23.8 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(104.93 MXN)		 2.57 $
(45.00 MXN)		      -57.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(131.16 MXN)		 4.57 $
(80.00 MXN)		      -39.0 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.34 $
(93.45 MXN)		 3.70 $
(64.68 MXN)		      -30.8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.63 $
(46.03 MXN)		 1.46 $
(25.51 MXN)		      -44.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.12 $
(37.09 MXN)		 1.05 $
(18.38 MXN)		      -50.5 %
Markets
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $
(18.59 MXN)		 1.67 $
(29.26 MXN)		      +57.4 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.31 $
(57.94 MXN)		 2.57 $
(44.95 MXN)		      -22.4 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.09 $
(36.48 MXN)		 0.83 $
(14.51 MXN)		      -60.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.40 $
(77.03 MXN)		 2.57 $
(44.94 MXN)		      -41.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.89 $
(103.08 MXN)		 4.31 $
(75.31 MXN)		      -26.9 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.55 $
(97.09 MXN)		 3.97 $
(69.44 MXN)		      -28.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.55 $
(132.10 MXN)		 5.50 $
(96.24 MXN)		      -27.1 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.37 $
(41.47 MXN)		 1.35 $
(23.66 MXN)		      -42.9 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(13.35 MXN)		 0.74 $
(12.99 MXN)		      -2.7 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.01 $
(35.16 MXN)		 0.98 $
(17.11 MXN)		      -51.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.21 $
(38.70 MXN)		 0.91 $
(15.84 MXN)		      -59.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.31 $
(22.98 MXN)		 0.97 $
(16.91 MXN)		      -26.4 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(24.28 MXN)		 1.01 $
(17.71 MXN)		      -27.1 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $
(38.85 MXN)		 1.45 $
(25.38 MXN)		      -34.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.26 $
(39.56 MXN)		 1.16 $
(20.21 MXN)		      -48.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(262.32 MXN)		 11.44 $
(200.00 MXN)		      -23.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.04 $
(35.73 MXN)		 1.78 $
(31.15 MXN)		      -12.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.63 $
(63.49 MXN)		 3.40 $
(59.45 MXN)		      -6.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.40 $
(181.88 MXN)		 4.57 $
(80.00 MXN)		      -56.0 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(43.72 MXN)		 0.63 $
(11.00 MXN)		      -74.8 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $
(1,136.74 MXN)		 28.59 $
(500.00 MXN)		      -56.0 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $
(61.21 MXN)		 2.86 $
(50.00 MXN)		      -18.3 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $
(49.25 MXN)		 4.14 $
(72.42 MXN)		      +47.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(524.65 MXN)		 11.44 $
(200.00 MXN)		      -61.9 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $
(15.51 MXN)		 1.43 $
(24.96 MXN)		      +60.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,699.74 $
(624,326.69 MXN)		 22,128.55 $
(386,990.00 MXN)		      -38.0 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,887.39 $
(452,725.63 MXN)		 25,336.74 $
(443,095.80 MXN)		      -2.1 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 211.84 $
(3,704.79 MXN)		 72.84 $
(1,273.86 MXN)		      -65.6 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 61.24 $
(1,070.90 MXN)		 25.49 $
(445.73 MXN)		      -58.4 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.70 $
(1,271.43 MXN)		 30.64 $
(535.82 MXN)		      -57.9 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.54 $
(796.33 MXN)		 39.49 $
(690.58 MXN)		      -13.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 23.18 $
(405.43 MXN)		 19.83 $
(346.80 MXN)		      -14.5 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(262.32 MXN)		 5.43 $
(95.00 MXN)		      -63.8 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,468.56 $
(25,682.62 MXN)		 300.67 $
(5,258.14 MXN)		      -79.5 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 25,434.13 $
(444,798.88 MXN)		 6,767.69 $
(118,355.14 MXN)		      -73.4 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.62 $
(920.16 MXN)		 58.99 $
(1,031.71 MXN)		      +12.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.93 $
(750.77 MXN)		 44.83 $
(784.06 MXN)		      +4.4 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 91.25 $
(1,595.76 MXN)		 103.78 $
(1,814.85 MXN)		      +13.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 114.43 $
(2,001.23 MXN)		 96.59 $
(1,689.20 MXN)		      -15.6 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,697.24 $
(29,681.72 MXN)		 780.85 $
(13,655.80 MXN)		      -54.0 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,377.77 $
(24,094.88 MXN)		 512.71 $
(8,966.41 MXN)		      -62.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,749.01 $
(48,075.37 MXN)		 1,426.22 $
(24,942.07 MXN)		      -48.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,267.04 $
(39,646.65 MXN)		 971.14 $
(16,983.53 MXN)		      -57.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 309.39 $
(5,410.68 MXN)		 251.65 $
(4,400.99 MXN)		      -18.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 246.44 $
(4,309.85 MXN)		 147.92 $
(2,586.87 MXN)		      -40.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,252.74 $
(74,373.07 MXN)		 808.08 $
(14,131.84 MXN)		      -81.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.34 11.44      +80.5 %
Last update: 22 January 202622 January 2026
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