Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,560.3C$ (46,763.0MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 958.9C$ (12,594.2MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 38.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 56.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.23 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.91 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.80 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.43 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.09 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.92 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.97 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.40 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.23 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.44 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.13 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.46 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.76 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.25 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.32 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.83 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.99 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.30 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.23 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.30 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.36 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.92 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.54 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.23 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.37 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.52 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.09 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.84 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 38.07 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.81 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.33 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.23 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.88 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 29,463.83 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,726.82 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 94.97 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 34.20 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 41.01 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 52.93 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.24 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.61 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 369.85 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,308.61 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 78.56 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 60.04 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 138.62 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 131.57 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,052.16 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 702.76 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,937.19 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,319.01 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 306.51 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 192.14 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,085.16 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.23 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 14815 entries in the past 12 months by 1206 different contributors.
Last update: 4 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 4 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 | 49.5 | 23.6 | 37.8 | 52.7 | 49.0 | 51.4 | |
| Mexico City | 45.5 | 27.7 | 37.5 | 48.4 | 46.0 | 46.2 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 44.8 | 18.2 | 32.8 | 49.7 | 42.1 | 55.2 | |
| Merida | 42.0 | 15.7 | 30.2 | 44.4 | 43.1 | 34.6 | |
| Guadalajara | 41.8 | 19.6 | 31.8 | 44.9 | 41.2 | 43.9 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Mexico:
Cost of Living in Aguascalientes
Cost of Living in Baja California
Cost of Living in Baja California Sur
Cost of Living in Campeche
Cost of Living in Chiapas
Cost of Living in Chihuahua
Cost of Living in Ciudad de México
Cost of Living in Coahuila
Cost of Living in Colima
Cost of Living in Durango
Cost of Living in Estado de México
Cost of Living in Guanajuato
Cost of Living in Guerrero
Cost of Living in Hidalgo
Cost of Living in Jalisco
Cost of Living in Michoacán
Cost of Living in Morelos
Cost of Living in Nayarit
Cost of Living in Nuevo León
Cost of Living in Oaxaca
Cost of Living in Puebla
Cost of Living in Querétaro
Cost of Living in Quintana Roo
Cost of Living in San Luis Potosí
Cost of Living in Sinaloa
Cost of Living in Sonora
Cost of Living in Tabasco
Cost of Living in Tamaulipas
Cost of Living in Tlaxcala
Cost of Living in Veracruz
Cost of Living in Yucatán
Cost of Living in Zacatecas
Cost of Living in Baja California
Cost of Living in Baja California Sur
Cost of Living in Campeche
Cost of Living in Chiapas
Cost of Living in Chihuahua
Cost of Living in Ciudad de México
Cost of Living in Coahuila
Cost of Living in Colima
Cost of Living in Durango
Cost of Living in Estado de México
Cost of Living in Guanajuato
Cost of Living in Guerrero
Cost of Living in Hidalgo
Cost of Living in Jalisco
Cost of Living in Michoacán
Cost of Living in Morelos
Cost of Living in Nayarit
Cost of Living in Nuevo León
Cost of Living in Oaxaca
Cost of Living in Puebla
Cost of Living in Querétaro
Cost of Living in Quintana Roo
Cost of Living in San Luis Potosí
Cost of Living in Sinaloa
Cost of Living in Sonora
Cost of Living in Tabasco
Cost of Living in Tamaulipas
Cost of Living in Tlaxcala
Cost of Living in Veracruz
Cost of Living in Yucatán
Cost of Living in Zacatecas
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