Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,859.6A$ (47,307.0MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,064.8A$ (13,051.4MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 39.4% lower than in Germany.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 31.9% lower than in Germany.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.32 A$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.27 A$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.24 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 3.67 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 6.53 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.32 A$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.10 A$ | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.52 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 2.36 A$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 4.07 A$ | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.67 A$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.75 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 13.54 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 12.22 A$ | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17.25 A$ | |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.34 A$ | |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.31 A$ | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.02 A$ | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.90 A$ | |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.09 A$ | |
| Onion (1kg) | 3.26 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.06 A$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.32 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.55 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.79 A$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.53 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.90 A$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.79 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.08 A$ | |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.67 A$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.32 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.00 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,634.05 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,067.42 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 100.01 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.55 A$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 43.80 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.20 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.91 A$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.16 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 400.51 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,751.66 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.81 A$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 63.74 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 146.73 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 139.93 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,080.47 A$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 740.41 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,033.43 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,416.69 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,267.20 A$ | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,238.12 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,147.84 A$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.31 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 13366 entries in the past 12 months by 1155 different contributors.
Last update: 12 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 12 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Mexico
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Monterrey | 48.9 | 24.5 | 38.3 | 52.1 | 50.0 | 51.8 | |
| Mexico City | 44.1 | 27.1 | 36.7 | 47.8 | 46.4 | 45.5 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 43.0 | 18.0 | 32.2 | 47.8 | 41.1 | 56.2 | |
| Merida | 41.3 | 16.1 | 30.3 | 44.0 | 42.4 | 37.5 | |
| Guadalajara | 40.4 | 18.2 | 30.8 | 44.5 | 40.4 | 46.0 |
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