Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,257.4C$ (46,079.9MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 900.7C$ (12,741.0MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 43.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 63.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.14 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 56.55 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.60 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.18 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.66 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.43 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.54 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.17 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.06 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.21 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.61 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.55 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.67 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.88 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.12 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.10 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.21 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.19 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.71 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.36 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.14 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.13 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.89 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.66 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.85 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 35.34 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.53 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.55 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.14 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.54 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,275.73 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,506.07 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 84.95 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 31.13 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.49 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.68 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.58 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.36 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 331.85 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,443.55 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 70.32 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.14 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 122.93 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.38 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 879.97 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 615.29 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,682.05 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,165.90 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 248.74 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 174.60 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 957.40 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.45 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 11883 entries in the past 12 months by 993 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 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 | 43.6 | 21.2 | 33.8 | 47.0 | 44.4 | 56.1 | |
| Cancun | 41.5 | 14.7 | 29.8 | 46.8 | 40.9 | 43.6 | |
| Mexico City | 40.6 | 23.6 | 33.1 | 45.5 | 43.8 | 43.4 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 39.0 | 14.9 | 28.4 | 46.6 | 36.3 | 61.8 | |
| Merida | 37.7 | 14.1 | 27.3 | 42.6 | 38.8 | 43.2 | |
| Guadalajara | 36.5 | 15.7 | 27.4 | 42.3 | 35.2 | 48.9 |
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